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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