EducationEngr. Lanre Sagaya appointed as BoT Chairman of Ojaja University as...

Engr. Lanre Sagaya appointed as BoT Chairman of Ojaja University as OOni Inaugurated Council

Date:

Share post:

- Advertisement -

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR Ojaja II, has appointed the Zanna of Ilorin, Engr. Yusuf Lanre Sagaya OFR has the Chairman Board of Trustees of the Ojaja University, Ilorin.

The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR Ojaja II, on Monday, at the Ile Oodua Palace, Ile-Ife, inaugurated members of Governing Council and Board of Trustees for his privately owned Ojaja University located at Eiyenkorin, Ilorin, Kwara State.

Prominent scholar, who currently serves as Professor and Director at the Business School Netherlands International, Prof. Lere Baale was inaugurated as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council, while the Zanna of Ilorin and head of the prominent Shagaya dynasty, Engr. Yusuf Olanrewaju Sagaya, OFR was inaugurated as the Chairman, Board of Trustees.

Addressing the gathering largely made of academic and professional scholars as well as traditional rulers, Ooni Ogunwusi described the Ojaja University project as an idea birthed by his love for education, human development and capacity building for the country.

- Advertisement -

“Founded by a patriotic Nigerian from the South South, Engr. Morgan F. Akpan, I became a part of this project which used to be Crownhill University a year after I was inducted as Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka. We pushed through many challenges which unveiled the capital intensiveness of the university business, so I took it upon myself to ensure that the structure does not collapse and innocent students and staff members do not suffer.

“Like in other parts of the world, the Ojaja University project is that of legacy and not for money-making. We are here to create a structure that will make us to produce valuable innovators who will not only be academically and morally sound but also globally great innovators.” The Ooni said.

In his opening address, the Vice Chancellor of Ojaja university, Prof. Jeleel Ojuade explained that the inauguration of the university’s Council and Board of Trustees has provided a reliable structure for the actualization of the university’s goals and objectives.

“Undoubtedly, the individuals who have been appointed to the Board of Trustees and Governing Council are luminaries in their own rights as they are distinguished by their formidable careers and dedicated to excellence in various fields. This your appointment to these pivotal roles is not a reflection of your individual accomplishments but also to the immense trust that the Ooni of Ife, and indeed the entire university community, have in your ability to steer this institution towards its lofty goals.” The Vice Chancellor said.

In his acceptance speech, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council, Prof. Lere Baale pledged his readiness to add value to the university, explaining that the school will be structured to solve societal problems and offer innovative solutions to national issues.

“By the grace of God Almighty, we shall celebrate innovations through our students and graduates in coming years, we will uphold values and basis upon which the university educations stands as solution to societal problems. I thank the Ooni of Ife and the entire Ojaja University for finding me worthy of this appointment.” Prof. Baale said.

Other members of the university’s Governing Council are; the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Jeleel Ojuade, Chief (Mrs.) Ronke Adeyemi, Dr. Lanre Shittu MD, Alhaji Ibrahim Indimi, Prof. Folakemi Omojasola, Prof. Azizat Omotoyosi, Mallam Usman Tuggar, Bar. AbdulQudus Adesina Orire, the school Registrar, representative of the National University Commission, Nominees of the Senate of the university, and representative of the Kwara State Ministry of Education.

- Advertisement -

Similarly in his acceptance speech, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Engr. Yusuf Olanrewaju Shagaya, OFR, who described Ilorin as a city of universities, promised to lead in the mandate to make Ojaja University the best in town and Nigeria at large.
”I profoundly appreciate this beautiful nomination by the Ooni of Ife, to serve as Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Ojaja University. By the grace of Almighty Allah, we shall together take this university to a great height.” Engr. Sagaya said.

Engr. Sagaya was inaugurated alongside legal luminary Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, Bar. Lanre Alli, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chief (Mrs.) Toluwalope Ighodalo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Adedokun Omoniyi Abolarin Aroyinkeye 1, Orangun of Oke-Ila, the CEO of the Axxess Group, Dallas, Texas, USA, Mr. John Olajide, Sen Gbemisola Saraki, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adekunle Asamu Oyeyemi, PhD, Oloba of Oba-Ile, Princess Felicia Oluwapemi Adereti and Lady Ada Chukwudozie.
Signed.
Otunba Moses Olafare,
Director of Media & Public Affairs,
Ooni’s Palace.

- Advertisement -

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Related articles

Profile of Engr.Yusuf Olanrewaju Sagaya, OFR, FNSE, FAEng

Engr.Yusuf Olanrewaju Sagaya, a Civil Engineer, administrator and community leader, was born to the Olosan family, Oke-Apomu, Ilorin,...

Energy Crisis takes centre stage as NSE Ilorin announces date for 2024 Engr. Yusuf Lanre Sagaya Annual Lecture

By MyEngineersThe Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE Ilorin Branch under the leadership of Engr. Taiwo Issa Olashehu has...

ENGINEERING INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA – CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS

Abridged from the  Paper Presented at the Inaugural Engr YUSUF LANRE SAGAYA ANNUAL LECTURE organised by the Ilorin...

Why We honour Engr Yusuf Lanre Sagaya – NSE chairman, Taiwo Olashehu

By Isqil NajimThe Chairman of Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, ilorin Branch Engr. Taiwo Issa Olashehu, has explained...

BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO ESTABLISHES FIRST MEGAWATT SCALE SOLAR ENERGY PROJECT IN A NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY

The Bayero University, Kano on Wednesday energized Nigeria’s first megawatt scale hybrid solar project in Nigerian university and...

LAUTECH to become LAU, Oyo sends bill to State Assembly

The Seyi Makinde government in Oyo state has begun the move to transform Ladoke Akintola University of Technology,...

FG stops polytechnics, other technical institutions from awarding degrees

By Deborah Tolu-KolawoleThe Federal Government has directed polytechnics, monotechnics and other allied institutions to stop awarding degrees.The National...

UI COUNCIL APPROVES THE APPOINTMENT OF PROF. EKANOLA AS THE ACTING VICE–CHANCELLOR

The Governing Council of the University of Ibadan has approved the appointment of Professor Adebola Babatunde Ekanola as...