Saturday, 20 February 2016

FG appoints Ooni UNN Chancellor


President Muhammadu Buhari has announced the appointment of Ooni of Ife,Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja ll as the Chancellor of University of Nigeria,Nsukka (UNN).
This was contained in a statement issued and signed by the Director of Media,Ooni palace, Mr Moses Olafare and made avail­able to newsmen in Osogbo,Osun state, yesterday..
According to the statement, “ It is in­controvertible today that Ooni Ogunwusi is a bridge builder and being the youngest chancellor appointed for the only univer­sity bearing “Nigeria” is worth the celebra­tion.
“His appointment as chancellor, Univer­sity Of Nigeria, Nsuka is considered as a positive sign that can further and enhance peaceful coexistence of
our dear nation.”
Olafare noted that in the letter of ap­pointment written and signed by Honor­able Minister of Education, Alhaji Adamu Adamu on behalf of the President, it was stated that Ooni’s appointment was based on his wealth of expe-rience and his capac­ity to manage men and resources which he has demonstrated in the administration of his King-dom within the last three months.
Olafare then commended President Buhari for recognising Ooni’s efforts in promoting peace and unity among Nige-rians.
He assured that Oba Ogunwusi is ready to bring to bear, his influence and connec­tions to promote unity and har-monious working relationships in the university.

The Ooni media aide said the appoint­ment would be conferred on the Monarch on the 20th of February,2016.

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