Guided by a strong belief in the leadership potential of Nigeria’s Deaf community, the Opeoluwa Sotonwa Foundation is dedicated to removing financial barriers to higher education.  This year, it proudly supports exceptional scholars whose achievements inspire hope for a brighter, more inclusive future.​​​

 

The 2025 OSF Scholars are listed below:

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Opeoluwa Sotonwa Foundation Scholars

• Wakine Tsokwa — Sociology, Taraba State University, Jalingo

• Ogbara Baiz Oriyomi — Special Education, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo

• Oviesu Eunice Omoadoni — Special Education/Mathematics, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo

• Jude Augustine — Geology and Mineral Science, University of Ilorin

• Kwet Katbam Maxwell — Special Education, Federal University of Education, Pankshin

• Hamza Yahaya — Special Education/English, Federal College of Education, Technical, Gusau

• Aminat Oyewumi Sanusi — Business Administration, University of Ilorin

• Abubakar Sani — Special Education, Bayero University, Kano

• Nuhu Abbas Sulaiman — Special Education, Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso

• Pendosoji Esther Mauyon — Business Education, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo

• Ani Dorathy Ifesinachi — Economic Education, Peaceland College of Education, Enugu

• Danladi Richard Macham — Community-Based Rehabilitation & Social Empowerment, Federal University, Lafia

• Odudu Odeme James — Political Science, University of Calabar

• Abdulsalam Adams Babatunde — Mathematics Education, Kwara State University

• Oluwadarasimi Precious Arowolo — Economics, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo

• Lateef Olamilekan Sanni — Economics, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo

• Odusanya Kayode Temitope — Physics, University of Ilorin

• Atibile Blessing Osowookie — Tourism, University of Calabar

• Luka Longji Nshall — Special Education/Social Studies, Federal University of Education, Pankshin

• Bashiru Lekan Rokeeb — Economics, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo

• Kabiru Olalekan Ahmed — Educational Management, University of Ilorin

• Goodluck Chisom Ukpaka — Politics and Governance, Kwara State University

• Makanjuola Boluwatife Oyebola — Adult Education, University of Ilorin

• Fatima Mama Aliyu — Educational Guidance and Counselling, University of Ilorin

 

Most Outstanding Scholars 2025

• Samuel Agulue Obiora — Medicine and Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Male Awardee)

• Raheem Mutiyat Oreoluwa — Microbiology, University of Ilorin (Female Awardee)

 

Voices Beyond Sound for Social & Business Leadership Awards

• Gbemisola Margaret Fabowale — Social Science Education, University of Ilorin

• Alpha Dimaska — Sociology, Taraba State University, Jalingo

• Matthew Favour Anietie — Business Education, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo

• Ogundele Islamiyyah Titilope — Business Education, University of Ilorin

 

Konyinsola Ajayi Fellowship (Law)

• Kamaldeen Olawale Awwal — Law, University of Ilorin

• Njelita Amala Emmanuel — Law, University of Calabar

• Frank Akpore — Law, Ambrose Alli University