Emir of Bauchi assures UniAbuja of support

The Emir of Bauchi and Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, has assured the institution of his support.  He spoke in Abuja at the weekend while receiving a delegation from the university, led by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Professor Ahmed Modibbo Mohammed.  How Igbobi College shaped my […]

Emir of Bauchi assures UniAbuja of support

Emir of Bauchi Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu

The Emir of Bauchi and Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, has assured the institution of his support. 

He spoke in Abuja at the weekend while receiving a delegation from the university, led by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Professor Ahmed Modibbo Mohammed. 

The chancellor, according to a statement yesterday by the spokesman of the university, Dr Habib Yakoob, congratulated the members of the council on their appointments.

The emir, who met with the management of the university for the first time, said he felt honored to be entrusted with the huge responsibility of serving as chancellor of the university, pledging to discharge his duties diligently. 

Earlier, the pro-chancellor, Prof. Mohammed, had informed the chancellor about the preparations for the 25th and 26th convocation ceremonies, expressing optimism that the university would benefit immensely from the emir’s wealth of experience.

“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,” Mohammed stated.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, described the appointment of the chancellor as a blessing to the university, saying the institution was proud to be associated with the Bauchi Emirate.