The Shehu of Borno, Alh (Dr) Abubakar Garbai Al Amin El-Kaneni has advised the new Vice- Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi to carry everybody along and always have the fear of God in all his dealings in the University.
The Shehu noted that the issue of leadership in any organization, was a burden and as such leaders should always associate and align themselves with the yearnings and aspirations of their people in order to ensure fair and equitable execution of projects and implementation of government policies and programmes.
He stressed that without the support and cooperation of the citizens, leaders cannot succeed in administering their community.
While acknowledging the visit of the Vice- Chancellor to his palace, the Shehu said the visit was a sign of respect he had for traditional institutions in the scheme of things.
He assured him of Borno Emirate’s support and cooperation towards his success in administering the University.
The Shehu, therefore, congratulated him on his well deserved appointment and wished him God’s guidance.
Earlier in his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi informed the Royal father that he was in the palace as tradition demanded, to pay his respect and also seek for his blessings and counsel.
The University, which is situated within the community, the Vice – Chancellor said, had the interest of members of its immediate community at heart.
He, therefore, solicited for the community’s understanding and cooperation towards ensuring that they derive the maximum benefit from the University.
Njodi informed the Shehu that he was now assiduously working towards normalising the admission process of the University, nurturing the establishment of new courses and programmes that would be geared towards exploiting the vast mineral resources in the state and also reviving the “Town and Gown” all with a view to moving the University and Borno State to the next level.
His administration, he further said, would follow the rules and regulations of the University in all his affairs.
The VC congratulated the Shehu on his appointment as the Chancellor of the Niger Delta University and assured him of his support and cooperation to see that he succeeds as Chancellor.
He said, his appointment by the Federal Government as Chancellor of the Niger Delta University, was in recognition of the immense contributions the traditional institutions play towards unifying the country.
Komentar