CELF - KWARA

*HICA announces graduation of 2020 CELF Scholar, commends Senator Oloriegbe's educational support*

Haashim Initiative for Community Advancement (HICA) has announced the graduation of Abdulwahab Abdulwasiu Kayode, a beneficiary of the 2020 Countryside Emerging Leaders Fellowship (CELF) scholarship sponsored by Senator Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe.

The fellowship is a flagship youth empowerment programme of HICA, focused on leadership development, education support, mentorship, and community service for promising young Nigerians from underserved communities.

Abdulwasiu is one of three beneficiaries awarded educational scholarships by Senator Oloriegbe under the 2020 CELF Cohort, covering students drawn from Kwara Central Senatorial District.

He studied English and Literary Studies at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, and graduated with a Second Class Upper degree, representing Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State.

HICA described the graduation as a testament to Senator Oloriegbe’s sustained commitment to human capital development, noting that educational investments remain critical to nurturing future leaders and driving grassroots development.

The organisation prayed for continued good health, longevity, and increased impact for the chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), while reaffirming its commitment to strengthening partnerships advancing education, leadership, and community development initiatives nationwide.

Dr Abdulrasheed Saadudeen
Convener, CELF
3 February, 2026

CELF describes Olohungbebe’s appointment as recognition of nurturing young talents
..lauds Gov. AbdulRazaq's commitments to education

The Countryside Emerging Leaders Fellowship (CELF) has described the appointment of its pioneer convener, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, as the Kwara State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development as a well-deserved recognition of his efforts in nurturing young talents, particularly in underserved communities across the state.

According to a statement released by the CELF Convener, Dr Abdulrasheed Saadudeen, the newly sworn-in commissioner has consistently demonstrated unwavering commitment to community development, education, and youth empowerment.

The youth development platform also expressed its appreciation to His Excellency, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for recognizing Dr. Olohungbebe’s dedication to human development by appointing him as a commissioner. The decision, according to the group, underscored the Governor’s steadfast commitment to improving education and human capital development in Kwara State.

"While serving as a Senior Special Assistant on Community Development, he played a pivotal role in advancing grassroots engagement, championing community-empowerment initiatives, and implementing impactful and sustainable programmes and projects which have transformed many lives across the state. We are unshakably confident that he would bring this wealth of experience to bear on the state education sector by formulating meaningful reforms and coming up with innovative ideas that would help to further develop the sector. Besides, his wealth of knowledge would also, to a greater extent, engender human development in our dear state."

"His visionary leadership across development-based platforms, including Haashim Initiative for Community Advancement (HICA) and Hanis Institute for Development Studies (HIDS), laid a solid foundation for capacity-building among young people, particularly in underserved communities. Through these platforms, he was able to nurture emerging leaders, providing for them access to education opportunities, and strengthening the bridge between government policies and community needs," the statement added.

CELF assured the new commissioner of its unwavering support while wishing him success in the new assignment.

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