The Haashim Initiative for Community Advancement (HICA) delegation, alongside a beneficiary of the 2020 Countryside Emerging Leaders Fellowship (CELF) scholarship, Abdulwasiu Abdulwahab, paid a courtesy visit to the cohort sponsor, Senator (Dr) Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe, at his Ilorin residence.

Leading the delegation, CELF Convener, Dr Abdulrasheed Saadudeen said the visit was to convey heartfelt appreciation for the senator's generous support and to formally present the scholar who benefitted from the sponsorship.

He noted that the scholarship has continued to transform lives, empowering young leaders with skills and confidence to serve their communities while strengthening grassroots development efforts across Kwara State and beyond.

The delegation also sought sustained collaboration, particularly in capacity building and community development initiatives aimed at nurturing responsible leadership and expanding opportunities for young people in underserved communities.

Responding, Dr Oloriegbe commended the initiative and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting impactful programmes like CELF, describing youth empowerment as a shared responsibility essential for sustainable community growth and national development.