All is set for the 2025/2026 Scholarship and Fundraising Ceremony of the Ajesola Solarin Majekodunmi Foundation (ASMAF), an event that continues to champion educational empowerment for young Nigerian women.
The prestigious occasion, scheduled to hold on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the Muson Centre, Lagos, will commence at 11 a.m. and promises to gather notable figures from the education and legal sectors, as well as advocates for women’s development.
According to a statement from the Foundation, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, is expected to serve as the Chairman of the event, lending his weight to a cause that aligns with the ministry’s vision of inclusive and equitable education for all Nigerians.
Also billed to grace the occasion is Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo, the former Lagos State Commissioner for Education, who will deliver the Keynote Address as the Guest
Speaker.
Her vast experience in education reform and policy implementation is expected to inspire both beneficiaries and guests.
Adding further prestige to the gathering, Chief Wale Taiwo (SAN) will attend as the Guest of Honour, underscoring the Foundation’s strong ties with leaders in law, governance, and social development.
The ceremony, beyond its celebratory tone, will focus on raising funds and support for ASMAF’s scholarship program—an initiative dedicated to providing financial assistance to indigent but academically outstanding female undergraduates pursuing professional courses in Nigeria’s public universities.
“The Foundation’s mission is to empower young women through education and leadership development, bridging the gap for underprivileged females in Nigeria,” the statement read.
Over the years, ASMAF has carved a niche as a beacon of hope for many young women from low-income backgrounds, helping them overcome financial barriers and realize their academic dreams.
Through scholarships, mentorship, and capacity-building initiatives, the Foundation continues to invest in the next generation of female leaders—women who are not only educated but equipped to make meaningful contributions to national development.
The upcoming event at the Muson Centre is expected to attract philanthropists, professionals, and education stakeholders committed to advancing gender equality through access to quality education.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with inspiring stories from past beneficiaries whose academic journeys were transformed by ASMAF’s intervention.
The Foundation has consistently emphasized that education remains the most powerful tool for societal transformation, especially when it targets the empowerment of women and girls.
With the combined presence of policy makers, education advocates, and generous donors, the 2025/2026 ceremony is anticipated to be both impactful and memorable.
As ASMAF continues its mission, the event serves as a rallying point for all who believe that educating a woman means empowering a nation—a vision that resonates deeply in Nigeria’s ongoing quest for inclusive progress.
