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SIR OLU OKEOWO
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Though stories about some devilish acts by some undisciplined elements in our society are almost a permanent feature in newspaper, TV and radio reports, it is relieving to know that some individuals, however, have committed their lives not only to recreate the society better, but to also impact on humanity.
One of such blessed souls who are a blessing to humanity is Sir Olu Okeowo, the boss of Gibraltar, who many describe as generous to a fault.
A few days ago, Okeowo, who is the unseen hands behind many humane projects that dot our landscape, recently donated the Sir Olu Okeowo Building, though under construction, to the Department of Physiotherapy, College Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi Araba.
The donation makes him one of the biggest donors to the Department; and the building, on completion, will be the biggest physiotherapy laboratory in any Nigerian University .
In appreciation of the kind gesture, the University’s Senate has honoured him with the ‘Biggest Donor’ award to the department. The building, it was gathered, will soon be open for operation.
The Ijebu-ode, Ogun State-born business and property merchant is known to have a soft spot for the development of humanity. Indeed, people who have come in contact with him also affirm that he is always in constant quest to influence and give back to the society.
Unknown to many who wonder about his commitment to the health sector, the famous billionaire studied medicine decades ago at the Dominican Republic.
