Vice chancellor of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, Professor Abu Kasim Adamu, has scored the Institute of Continuing Education and e-Learning (ICEeL) of the university high.
He hailed the director of the institute, Professor Ango Nuhu Aliyu, for maintaining standard and quality in the institute and called for more dedication to work from members of staff.
Adamu who spoke at an award of excellence presented to the director of the institute organised by some ex-students of ICEel at the University Management Meeting Room lauded the transformation so far.
He said the director was recognised with a similar award in 2022 by the university as a result of outstanding commitment and commendable academic efforts, adding that the award by the alumni of the Institute was a confirmation of Professor Ango’s unfettered dedication to duties.
The vice chancellor pointed out that the awardee remains among a few dependable intellectuals in the university who is always ready to accomplish any task assigned him without any compromise.
While urging other directors in the university to emulate Professor Ango Nuhu Aliyu, the vice chancellor appreciated the students for identifying with the professor and the management for the prestigious award.
It would be recalled that Ango won the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences productivity award in 2022.
Presenting the award to Professor Aliyu, leader of the ex-students, Mr Benjamin Arinze, described the awardee as a phenomenal leader, a game changer and a shock absorber of the Institute, who has represented the institution diligently.
He also disclosed that Professor Aliyu has helped to rebuild the mind of students towards greatness, and prayed that the sky would be his starting point.
In his acceptance remarks, the recipient, Professor Ango Nuhu Aliyu said he was overwhelmed by the recognition accorded by his students, stressing that, though he never expected the award, he believed that he has done something good to be so awarded.
He added that as the director of ICEeL, he was ready to apply the laws of the university to ensure that the quality and standard of the institute is maintained, pointing out that conscious care is taken so that his love, passion and concerns for the students is not in any way affected.
