By joshua KOGI COUNCIL OF ULAMA’U PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO FUL VC, PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Kogi State Chapter of the Council of Ulama’u of Nigeria has paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, to congratulate him on his appointment and pledge support for the institution’s growth.
The delegation, led by the Council’s Vice Chairman, Honourable Justice S. I. Okino, represented the State Chairman, Sheikh Salman Adam. The visit was to felicitate with the Vice-Chancellor, his family, the university management team, staff, and students on what the Council described as an “academically meritorious appointment.”
In his address, Justice Okino offered prayers for the Vice-Chancellor’s success and assured him of the Council’s unflinching support in advancing sound education, particularly among younger generations. He reaffirmed the Council’s role as a critical stakeholder in societal development and pledged unwavering cooperation towards taking the university to greater heights.
The Council also presented a letter of congratulations and put forward some positive requests aimed at benefiting the institution, its community, and the people of its host location.
Responding, Professor Ibileye expressed gratitude to the delegation for taking time to visit, describing it as a source of encouragement. He pledged to work closely with the Council and requested their continuous support and prayers as he pilots the affairs of the university towards becoming one of the best in the country.
Among the delegation were Hon. Justice M. M. Bello, Hon. Justice R. A. Yunus, Alh. Babango Idris, Admin. Secretary Ustaz Tanko Talle, Dr. Muhammad Baba Ali, Ustaz A. I. K. Aleru, Alhaji AbdurRahman Musa, Mallam Zaak, and Alhaji Adamu Ali.
The visit ended with assurances of mutual cooperation between the Council of Ulama’u and the Federal University Lokoja management in promoting academic excellence and moral values within the institution and beyond.