Muhydeen Okunola: Touching Lives, One At A Time
By Bilqis ‘Wura’ Zubair-Tomori
Maya Angelou, a renowned American memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist, once said that living a beautiful and fulfilling life is not about the number of years one spends on earth but about the positive impact one has on the lives of others and society at large. These words embody the life philosophy of Muhydeen Okunlola Kayode, a man who has dedicated his life to making a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
Muhydeen is the principal partner of Luxiar Construction Limited, a well-known construction company with a strong presence in FCT, Abuja, and other parts of Nigeria. He is not only a successful entrepreneur but also a compassionate man with a heart of gold who derives immense joy from identifying and resolving societal problems while putting smiles on people’s faces. He believes that benevolence should be a way of life and has, therefore, dedicated his resources to making life better and more meaningful for the less privileged.
In pursuit of this goal, Muhydeen founded the MOK Foundation, a charity organisation motivated by compassion for humanity and dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of the less fortunate in society. The MOK Foundation has established itself as a leader in grassroots philanthropic development and has remained steadfast in its commitment to putting smiles on the faces of the poor, even in the face of present economic challenges. Since its inception, the foundation has focused on improving the lives of the less privileged across Kwara South by providing them with necessities.
However, the foundation does not believe in creating a culture of dependency and has, therefore, focused on empowering people to be self-sufficient. MOK’s philanthropic deeds extend across various aspects of society, including sponsoring scholarships for students, widows, orphans, and the disabled, sponsoring people to further their education, donating solar power to communities, and distributing food items to the less privileged, particularly during the month of Ramadan.
The Foundation has recently awarded scholarships to 130 underprivileged students in the state. The scholarship aims to cover the expenses of students who will take the 2024 WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, and JAMB examinations.
This initiative is a significant step towards promoting education in the state and providing equal opportunities to all students. The ceremony was attended by Dr Adetola Salau, the Offa-born Special Adviser on Education to Kwara State Governor Malam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, which is an indication that the state government is aware of and supports Muhydeen Okunlola’s philanthropic gesture.
This scholarship will not only help students in need but also motivate them to excel academically and achieve their goals.
The foundation has also paid off medical bills for the sick and provided job opportunities for the unemployed while providing capital for them to set up small-scale ventures. As a beneficiary of MOK’s philanthropic work, I can attest to the significant impact of his foundation on the lives of many people.
Specifically, I have recommended some market women for a soft loan from his foundation, which has brought significant relief to address the problem of limited capital. Research has shown that only a few Nigerian women business owners have been able to secure microcredit. This highlights the challenges that women entrepreneurs face in accessing financial resources to grow and sustain their businesses. Thanks to MOK’s soft loan, women entrepreneurs can now grow and sustain successful businesses.
Muhydeen Okunlola, whom people now prefer to call MOK, is an exceptional individual who has achieved significant success in his life. His accomplishments are not limited to his business achievements but also to his relentless dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of others. MOK’s life is a shining example of how one can achieve success while still giving back to society.
His philanthropic works have earned him several honours and recommendations, and he is a role model for many. MOK is a man with a kind and generous heart who abhors deceit, animosity, and ill feelings towards others.
He believes that honesty and fairness are essential to building a better society. His friendly and outgoing nature makes him approachable to people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds without any form of discrimination. His desire to help those in need drives him to always put others before himself. His focus is on doing what is right, and his activities are geared towards empowering and enabling others to achieve their dreams and aspirations.
One of MOK’s greatest strengths is his humility. He does not think less of himself, but he thinks of himself less. He is honest about his weaknesses and respects everyone, irrespective of their status, tribe, or stature.
He always considers the feelings of others, even when they have no power over him. He treats others as he would want to be treated, were the roles to be reversed. This is why he goes the extra mile to help those in need. MOK’s selfless service to humanity is a testament to his unwavering commitment to making the world a better place.
His work has inspired others to make a difference in their communities, thereby creating a ripple effect of positive change. Above all, Muhydeen’s obedience to his parents, right from childhood, has been a significant contributor to his success in life. He believes in building a better, more stable society, eradicating poverty, and spreading hope and happiness, and his efforts are geared toward achieving these goals.
Kayode is an exceptional individual who has dedicated his life to community service. He founded the MOK Foundation with a strong commitment to making a positive impact on the world. The foundation is a true testament to his passion for serving others and improving the lives of those around him. Muhydeen Okunlola’s work is an inspiration to all of us, and we can all learn from his remarkable life and achievements. Given all of his accomplishments, it is safe to conclude that MOK is OK!
• Bilqis, a fashionpreneur and CEO of WuraCare Initiatives, writes from Offa.
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