The University of Ilorin Alumni Association has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing three of its distinguished members into key leadership positions in the country.
The appointees are Mrs. Kemi Nana Nandap, whose tenure as Comptroller General of Immigration has been extended until December 2026; Mr. Babs Omotowa, appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), representing the North Central; and Prof. James A. Aribisala, who has been named as the Pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin-Ekiti.
In a congratulatory message signed by Prof. AbdulRasaq Kilani, National President, and Dr. Barakat Raji, National Secretary, the Alumni Association expressed delight over the appointments, describing them as a recognition of competence and dedication.
The Association commended President Tinubu for selecting highly qualified individuals, assuring that the appointees would justify the confidence reposed in them by delivering effectively in their respective capacities.
While congratulating the newly appointed officials, the Alumni Association charged them to uphold the values of excellence that UNILORIN represents and exceed expectations in their respective roles.
“The Association extols the pedigrees of the appointees and urges them to embody the university’s slogan, ‘Better by Far,’ in all their engagements,” the statement read.
The Alumni Association also prayed for the success of their tenure and assured them of continued support whenever needed in advancing national development.