PHOTOS: UNILORIN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR VARSITY GROWTH DURING VISIT TO COUNCIL CHAIR
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The National Executive Committee of the University of Ilorin Alumni Association, led by the National President, Prof Kilani Abdulrazaq Olubusuyi, on Tuesday, paid a courtesy visit to the university’s Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, H.E. Surv. Abiodun Jacob Aluko.
The development was made known in a statement on Tuesday, signed by Chief Olorunsuwa Elijah Ola, National Publicity Secretary, Unilorin Alumni Association.
While receiving the committees at his University of Ilorin’s office, the Chairman appreciated the Alumni Association’s gesture and acknowledged the importance of their partnership in the university’s development.
Mr. Aluko also congratulated the association for a successful election, while also assuring his readiness and availability to always wage-in should anyone feel aggrieved about the process that culminated in the election of a new executive.
He added that the progress of the association cannot be put on hold because of the ego of anyone who feels aggrieved. This, he said, is important to continue to protect the ego, image and reputation of the University as the best and most sought-after in Nigeria.
The Chairman appealed to the association to continue to pattern with the university and support the vision of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, saying, “You are the ambassadors of the university, and we will work together to make Unilorin the best in Nigeria, the top 10 in Africa, and the top 100 globally in line with the vision of the Vice Chancellor.”
He assured of his cooperation and told the association to feel free to discuss with him anytime, saying, “You have a friend in me.”
The National President assured the Chairman of the Alumni Association’s total cooperation with the management and council, stating, we are compelled to give back to the university that has made us what we are today and we shall do our best to continue to foster development and progress of our alma mater.
Mr. Aluko, emphasized the importance of leveraging his political connections to drive the university’s growth, citing his experience as a council member in various institutions like Bayero University Kano, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, and the University of Uyo, Uyo and promised to bring his experience and political connections to bear on the development of Unilorin.
On his part, the Chairman of the Council of Past Presidents, Prof. Durosaro D.O., thanked the Pro-Chancellor for his availability to receive the new exco even within very short notice.
“The visit marked a significant step towards fostering a stronger partnership between the Alumni Association and the University Council, with a shared vision for the university’s growth and development, it added.”
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