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Encomiums Galore As Ambali Bows Out As UNILORIN VC
By Steve Oni, Ilorin
The tenure of Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali as the 9th Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin will come to an end on Sunday 15th October, 2017. His successor is Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem.
Addressing journalists in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, on Friday, on the commencement of the 33rd Convocation Ceremonies of the University, the outgoing VC, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, said, from 12 Faculties that he met in 2012 when he assumed office, the University has expanded the frontiers of learning and scholarship with an additional three faculties, bringing the number of the faculties to 15, adding that all the academic programmes of the University are fully accredited by the regulatory National Universities Commission (NUC).
Ambali said the University has embarked on scores of projects in the last five years, pointing out that a total of 69 projects have been commissioned while an additional 13 would be commissioned this year.
Reeling out further achievements, the outgoing VC said: Since 2013 till date, the University has remained the most subscribed University in the country and we have the highest rate of admission applicants in sub-Sahara Africa. It is gratifying and satisfactory that between when I started and now, professors and other staff of the University have been appointed to sensitive positions of responsibility at the national level while I too have served creditably as President of the Association of West African Universities while still being a Board Member of the Association of African Universities representing Africa.
“Academically, the University thrived with the quality and quantity of the research embarked on by our lecturers with 11 Professors delivering their inaugural lectures during the session. I want to leave the details of the graduation tables and the breakdown from faculty to faculty for Vice Chancellor during the actual convocation ceremonies but our students are excelling due to hard work on their part, the commitment of the lecturers to teaching and research and the conducive environment provided by the University
“It suffices to say that there are 89 First Class, 1,932 Second Class Upper Division and 3,727 Second Class Lower Division, 1,309 Third Class, 117 Pass and two Aegrotat graduands convoking this year. We also have 70 MB, BS graduands apart from graduands of our Veterinary Medicine and Nursing programmes. This gives a total of 9,018 graduands.
“On students accommodation, we were able to raise the number of students accommodated on the campus from the 3,000 we met to over 8,000”, he said.
Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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I am writing to felicitate with Your Excellency, Atku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice-President of Nigeria (Zege Mule u Tiv & Wazirin Adamawa)
on the occasion of your 79th birthday anniversary.
I join your teeming admirers globally in celebrating you on this special day, an adorable Statesman and my Boss.
I recall with nostalgia, how countless generations have benefited from your generosity, wealth of experience and benevolence including being my key benefactor even as a young lawyer for my professional success.
Your Excellency, may your special day be filled with grandeur befitting your illustrious career.
I wish you continued success, prosperity, and an unending stream of accolades.
It takes a remarkable kind of fortitude to remain active in public life well into one’s golden years. Your dedication and patriotism remain truly exceptional.
May you enjoy a day of reflection on your many years of fruitful service to humanity. It is my prayer that God Almighty grants you many more healthy, fruitful, and fulfilling years ahead, and continues to endow you with wisdom, strength, and the grace to keep contributing to our nation-building.
Happy Birthday, Your Excellency.
Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN.
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice
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