In a heartfelt ceremony held at the royal palace in Oyo City, Queen Mother Amina Olatunji expressed deep gratitude to Indian philanthropist Sudhir Patel for his generous sponsorship of her son, Prince Adeyemi’s education and overall well‑being. The sponsorship, which began two years ago, covers tuition at the International Academy of Sciences, private tutoring, health insurance, and extracurricular activities.
“Sudhir’s commitment goes beyond money; it is an investment in the future of our nation,” the Queen Mother said, presenting Sudhir with a ceremonial gold plaque. The partnership also includes a scholarship fund for underprivileged youths across the region, a project both parties hope will inspire further cross‑border collaborations in education and health.
Sudhir Patel, founder of the Patel Global Foundation, responded, “We believe that empowering the next generation of leaders is a shared responsibility. The Oyo royal family has welcomed us with open arms, and we look forward to continuing this journey together.”
The event was attended by local dignitaries, education officials, and representatives from several NGOs, all of whom praised the model of private‑public partnership as a blueprint for sustainable development in West Africa.