The Chairman and Founder of the Saleeman Adedoyin Saleeman (SAS) Foundation, Engr Saleeman Adedoyin, has reinforced his commitment to community development and social welfare in Kwara State through a series of impactful engagements in Ilorin, the state capital.
The philanthropic activities commenced on Monday with a significant courtesy visit to the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, who also serves as the Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs and Traditional Rulers.
During the visit, which was part of activities preceding his community impact programmes, the Emir of Ilorin offered profound prayers for Engr Adedoyin and the sustained success of the SAS Foundation’s philanthropic initiatives.
In a traditional gesture of appreciation and respect, Mr. Adedoyin presented a ram to the revered monarch.
The focus then shifted to healthcare improvement as the SAS Foundation team proceeded to the Pakata Primary Health Centre, Ilorin, where Engr Adedoyin made a tangible donation of medical equipment and drugs to enhance healthcare service delivery at the facility.
Addressing the health workers, Mr. Adedoyin commended the nurses and health workers for their dedication and selfless service to humanity, irrespective of tribe or religion.
“I want to appreciate our nurses here with this small cash. As health workers, you do not care about tribe or religion; your sole agenda is to treat patients and save lives,” he stated.
In a major announcement that elicited immense appreciation from the community, Engr. Adedoyin declared that all indigenes of the Ubandawaki community seeking medical treatment at the Pakata Primary Health Centre will henceforth receive healthcare services free of charge.
He affirmed that the Saleeman Adedoyin Saleeman Foundation will fully bear all medical bills for the beneficiaries, ensuring cost is not a barrier to essential care for his community members.
The President of the Pakata Area Development Association (PADA), Ubandawaki Ward, Mallam Murtala Alowonle, praised Mr. Adedoyin for his consistent and unwavering contributions to the growth and development of the Ubandawaki and Pakata communities.
Recalling previous interventions, Mallam Alowonle highlighted, Free summer lessons and scholarships for students during the last long holiday
His Prior empowerment programmes for residents cut across distribution of food items.
He noted that the latest donation of medical equipment and drugs further solidified the foundation’s strong commitment to the welfare of the people.
During the event, the President of Pakata Youth Development Association also presented a recognition award to Engr. Saleeman Adedoyin.
The visit and subsequent donations unequivocally sealed Adedoyin’s continued pledge to social welfare, community development, and healthcare improvement in Ilorin and its environs.
Following the engagements, the SAS Foundation Chairman also paid a courtesy visit to the Balogun Alanamu of Ilorin, Alhaji Atolagbe Jos, as part of his consultations with key traditional leaders in the state.