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  • Kwara Govt. appoints Prof. Shaykh-Lukman KWASU VC

    Kwara Govt. appoints Prof. Shaykh-Lukman KWASU VC

     

    Appointment

    By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus

    Ilorin, June 11, 2024 (NAN) Kwara Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has appointed Prof. Jimoh Shaykh-Lukman as the Vice Chancellor, Kwara State University.

    A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, said on Tuesday in Ilorin that the appointment followed a screening exercise by the university’s governing council where Shaykh-Lukman distinguished himself.

    ”He comes highly recommended to the job with decades of experience as an administrator and university scholar,” Ajakaye said.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Shaykh-Lukman is currently the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University following the death of his predecessor, Prof. Mustapha Akanbi in 2022.

    He was Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University between 2020 and 2022 and hails from Igbaja in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.

    Meanwhile, the governor has approved the transmuting of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin to a State University of Education “for ease of take off and other logistic advantage,” he said,

     

    “The government will continue ongoing efforts to transform the two other colleges of education and make them more viable in line with current realities in the sector,” Ajakaye said.

     

    NAN reports that the decision on the location of the university comes a few days after the Governor assented to the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (Establishment) and Kwara State University of Education (Establishment) Bills0. (NAN)

    (www.nannews.ng)

    BAY

     

  • 2024 Hajj: Kwara transports 3,102 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia

    2024 Hajj: Kwara transports 3,102 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia

    Pilgrimage

    By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus

    Ilorin, June 8, 2024 (NAN) Kwara State has successfully transported 3,102 pilgrims for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage, with the final batch departing the Gen. Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin on Saturday, at 3.06 a.m.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the transportation of the final batch was initially scheduled for June 6, but was delayed due to technical issues developed by the aircraft designated for the journey.

    NAN also reports that the inaugural flight of the state was on May 21, when 313 pilgrims travelled to Saudi Arabia to participate in the ongoing Hajj exercise.

    Subsequent flights, including pilgrims from Ondo and Ekiti States followed, with the penultimate and the last flights being the only night and dawn departure recorded in the 12 air transportations.

    Prof. Mashood Jimba, the Chairman of the Pilgrim Board, expressed gratitude to the state government, for its unwavering support throughout the entire operation.

    Jimba also commended the selection of former Kwara Central Senator, Dr Ibrahim Oloriegbe, as the Contingent Leader for this year.

    He highlighted Oloriegbe’s significant role and influence in their achievements.

    Jimba also extended appreciation to the aviation regulatory agencies for their partnership and collaboration, which contributed to the smooth execution of the exercise.

    On his part, the State Contingents Leader, Oloriegbe, expressed gratitude to Allah for the successful transportation process, in spite of encountering some inevitable challenges that were promptly resolved as they arose.

    He assured the relatives of the pilgrims that the Board officials and NAHCON executives have taken comprehensive measures, to ensure their well-being during their stay in Saudi Arabia without any difficulties.

    Oloriegbe called for prayers from the people of Kwara for continued success in fulfilling their duties during the spiritual journey.

    He extended heartfelt wishes for a blissful Eid-el-Adha festival to the Muslim Ummah, and a successful outing in the Grand Durbar celebration to the people of Ilorin Emirate. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

    BAY/FON/AMM

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    Edited by Florence Onuegbu and Abiemwense Moru