Ayisat Bolanle Gbajabiamila, a prominent member of the Social Care and Humanitarian for Lagos and the Southwest region, has been awarded an honorary Doctorate of Philosophy in Leadership and Community Development by ISTM University in Togo for her work with the less privileged and vulnerable members of society.
According to Dr. Justin Uchenna, the director of ISTM University, Gbajabiamila’s award was given in recognition of her efforts to improve the lives of less fortunate people in her community through health care and other community development services.
He said;
The governing council of ISTM University Togo , this day seek to notify you of our decision to confer on you Ayisat Bolanle Gbajabiamila Doctor of Philosophy, Honoris causa in consideration of your outstanding contribution and dedication to the service of humanity.
He said honourary degrees in the university are conferred on deserving individuals who have made substantial contributions to society such community builders and philanthropists, visionary leaders, exemplary public figures and public intellectuals and opinion makers.
In a statement by her media aide, Enyichukwu Samuel, Gbajabiamila, a renowned UK-trained pharmacist’s was conferred the honour by ISTM University Togo, not University of Ilorin as he earlier stated, saying the recognition was based on her efforts in caring for the vulnerable members of the society.
According to him, such recognition will help to encourage other well- meaning individuals to contribute to the process of nation building.
She is the founder and President of Ayisat Gbajabiamila Foundation- Ongoing (CAC-registered non-governmental organisation).
Before her latest honour, she was in 2022 conferred with Nigerian Women Achievers Award with 100 Extraordinary Women of Worth.
Also in 2022, she won Mainland TV fashion Show and Award for the Most Inspirational woman in Diaspora Award.