unilorin vc bags best performing vc

 


                 












The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has been described as “a man of exceptional leadership style, outstanding vision, dedication and unwavering commitment to service delivery”.
This was part of Prof. Ambali's citation read by the Chairman of Baseline Global Ventures, Mr. J. O. Adeleke, while presenting an international merit award of “The Best Performing Vice-Chancellor of All Times” to the Vice-Chancellor at the Banquet Hall of Arewa House, Kaduna, penultimate Friday (December 6, 2013).
The event, tagged “2013 Achievers International Awards”, and presided over by a former President of the Federal Court of Appeal, Justice Mamman Nasir, had in attendance  representatives of state governors, members of State and National Assemblies, traditional rulers, people from the academia and captains of industry.
Mr. Adeleke told the audience that the Award was organised “to celebrate Nigerians who have contributed immensely to the growth and development of the country and especially in recognition and appreciation of their pioneering efforts through the laying of solid foundation for the sustainable development of the North.”
The Organising Committee Chairman pointed out that the choice of Prof. Ambali for the Best Performing Vice-Chancellor Award was informed by his “immense contributions and his desire for improvement in the education sector, his high integrity, hard work, patriotism and dedication to the peace, progress and development of our country through the sustenance of uninterrupted academic calendar in the University of Ilorin.”
Mr. Adeleke said, “It is fitting that those who advanced a worthy cause and seek to improve the society be recognized and rewarded for the service and it is in recognition of this that the Award is made”, adding that “the purpose is not only to appreciate you for your immeasurable contributions and achievements, but also to motivate others.”
“This award is meant to first and foremost acknowledge your useful contributions and selfless services to the country and society in general. We hope that you will continue to cherish the award as a challenge for more useful contributions and services and continue to be a shining example for others to emulate,” he added.
Receiving the prestigious award on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, the Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs of the University of Ilorin, Mr. Kunle Akogun, thanked the organisers for recognizing and rewarding excellence.
Mr. Akogun said that although the Unilorin Vice-Chancellor is “someone who does not like to blow his trumpet, it is noteworthy that Prof. Ambali's sterling achievements continue to speak for him, which is why awards upon awards have continued to roll into his kitty.”
The University image maker assured the organisers that Prof. Ambali would continue to do his best in the service to humanity.
Others who got awards at the event included the Governor of Yobe State, Alhaji Ibrahim Geidam; the Governor of Benue State, Hon. Gabriel Suswan; the Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Saidu Dakingari; the Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Aliyu Wamako; Hon. Goni Bukar Lawan of the House of Representatives and Alhaji Abdulsamad Rabiu, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BUA Group of Companies.
Also on the honour's list were the Vice-Chancellor of Adamawa State University, Mubi, Prof. Alkasum Abba; the Vice-Chancellor of Gombe State University, Gombe, Prof. Abdullahi Mahdi and the Rector of Kano State Polytechnic, Prof. Yusuf Al-Hassan.