The
authorities of the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Thursday
appointed the Emir of Hadejia, Adamu Maje, as the fifth Chancellor of
the university.
The Vice Chancellor, Comfort Ekpo, made this known in Hadejia, Jigawa
State, while presenting a letter of appointment to the monarch in his
palace.
Mrs. Ekpo, who led a delegation of the university’s top management to
the emir’s palace, said Mr. Maje’s appointment was based on merit.
“The university governing council has chosen you to be its royal father
based on your track record and the rich historical background of your
emirate,” Mrs. Ekpo had told the monarch.
With the appointment, the vice chancellor said the university believes
the monarch would use his vast experience and position in making the
university one of the best in Africa in terms of academic performance
and discipline.
On behalf of the university, Mrs. Ekpo congratulated the emir and described the appointment as well deserved.
Uniuyo, which was established in 1991, currently has over 21,000 students with a staff strength of about 4,009, Mrs. Ekpo said.
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Sijuade Olubusi II, was the pioneer chancellor of the university.
In his response, Mr. Maje assured the university and the Federal Government of his readiness the serve in the new position.
“I promise to do all what I can in my position to work with university
council and all relevant people to actualise the dreams of the
university’s founding fathers,” the monarch said.
“However, I will work relentlessly to justify the confidence reposed on
me and I am expressing my gratitude to university governing council for
this honour given to my emirate”.
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