Family, friends and associates gathered at Bambi Resort, Ilorin, at the weekend to celebrate Dr. Abdulrazaq AbdulAzeez, popularly known as Advocate, on his latest academic feat.

Dr. AbdulAzeez recently bagged a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Ilorin, better known as Better by Far University.

The celebration, which was held in a warm and convivial atmosphere, had in attendance notable personalities including the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe; the Senior Special Assistant on Communication to the Kwara State Governor, Hon. Ibrahim Abdullateef Akolu; Senior Special Assistant on Digital Innovation, Hon. Ishola Kayode; Special Adviser on Legal Matters Barr Sambo Murtala; Barr Abdulrahman Salahudeen of Legal Aide; former HOD, Mass Communication Department, Kwara State Polytechnic, Mr. Fathiu Olohungbebe; Dr. Moshood of the Sociology Department, UNILORIN, and Dr. Abdulwaheed (Lanko Theory).

Others present were Mr Tunde Bakare of the popular Tabloid platform; Mr Abdulrahman Kayode (Greatkay), PDP State Secretary; the Publisher of Informant247, SS Taofeek; Mr Abdulrazaq Aiyelabegan of Just Event (aka Ogbeni Mensah); Comrade Osho of the EnetsuD; Mr AbdulMumeen Olatunji of the popular Gbarada Radio; Mr Taofeek Ibrahim (Washe); Comr. Shuaib Kazeem (Kaycee); Abdulkodir Fatimah; Mutolib Ayobami (Megabyte); Lawal Akanbi Sarafadeen (Arab); Hassan Nurudeen Okin and other well-wishers.

In his remarks, Dr Mashood Issa, a lecturer of the Sociology department described the celebrant as a fine scholar and a thorough researcher . He advised him to continue his scholarship so that we can all join to celebrate his professorial cadre in the nearest future.

Other guests also described Dr. AbdulAzeez as a loyal supporter of the Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led administration, a committed professional and a man of goodwill.

They however implore the celebrant to continue his humanitarian gesture and his continuous support for youth development in the state.

They also prayed for more success, good health and greater accomplishments as he puts his new qualification to service.

In his own remarks, the celebrant, Dr. Abdulrazaq AbdulAzeez expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for the journey so far. He appreciated his supervisor, Prof. A. A. Abdullahi, and other lecturers in the Department of Sociology, University of Ilorin, as well as his family and friends who played key roles in his success.

Dr. AbdulAzeez also prayed for the success of the AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led administration and acknowledged the Governor’s developmental strides in Kwara State. He urged the Governor to sustain his good work for the people of the state.

He further called on Kwarans to vote massively for the APC governorship candidate, Rt. Hon. Salihu Yakubu Danladi, and all other APC candidates in the forthcoming 2027 general elections.

The event was marked by goodwill messages, prayers and celebration of excellence.