Emir Of Bauchi Honoured After Receiving Appointment As Chancellor Of UniAbuja
The Emir of Bauchi, His Royal Highness Alhaji Rilwanu Suleiman Adam, has expressed his pleasure at being appointed as Chancellor of the University of Abuja.
The emir said he felt honored to be entrusted with the huge responsibility and pledged to discharge his duties diligently.
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According to a statement signed by the University PRO, Dr. Habib Yakoob, the emir said this when he received a delegation of the university who paid him a courtesy visit on Friday.
He expressed his appreciation for the visit and congratulated some members of the delegation on their new appointments.
“I sincerely appreciate this visit, and this is the first time we are meeting as an authority of the University of Abuja. I congratulate the Chairman of the Governing Council over this richly deserved appointment, and I also congratulate the members of the Council.
“It is my prayer that Insha’Allah, this appointment will, within a short time, help to showcase your leadership quality in the University,” he said.
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He assured the council, management, and entire University of Abuja community of his support towards lifting the university to greater heights.
The emir, who was recently appointed as Chancellor of the institution, said this during a courtesy visit by a delegation of the university.
The new Chancellor stated that he would be presiding over the forthcoming 25th and 26th Convocation Ceremonies of the university.
He said it would provide him a good opportunity to associate with members of the university community.
The Pro-Chancellor of the university, Professor Ahmed Modibbo Mohammed, expressed his joy and that of the university community at large over the emir’s new appointment.
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“Words cannot express the joy of the University community at the news of your appointment.
“The University is confident that you will do more considering your stature, exposure, and commitment to educational advancement, societal development, and experience in similar positions,” he said.
The emir received his appointment as Chancellor of the institution back in July 2021 when President Buhari appointed new Chancellors for 42 federal institutions in the country.
