Outgoing VC of UNILORIN, Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem
By LEKAN AGBOOLA, Ilorin –
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem has stressed the need to support researchers to make universities system in the nation work.
Prof. Abdulkareem made the call during the handing over ceremony as the 10th Vice Chancellor of University of Ilorin and the public presentation of a documentary on the tenure and achievements of the 10th Vice Chancellor entitled “Footprints Of A Giant” by Mr. Kunle Akogun.
Prof. Age, who reiterated the need to support researchers to make universities great said: “We need to encourage researchers so that they can bring good names to university, We have to support Researchers to make university sound and look great”
The VC was described as hard-working, trust worthy, intelligent, faithful and honest by well wishers, stakeholders and the management of the University.
In his remarks, Mr. Kunle Akogun, said that the documentary carefully chronicled the achievements of Abdulkareem, during his five-year tenure, itemised the several honours and laurels, which the multiple award-winning Professor of Chemical Engineering earned for himself and the university in the course of his stewardship.
Mr. Akogun, who is also the Director of the Corporate Affairs Department of the university, stated that the project, known as the UNILORIN leadership series began in 2017 with the first on the tenure of the 9th Vice Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali.
“This was conceived as a parting gift to the outgoing Vice Chancellor from the Directorate of Corporate Affairs, will be a worthy and invaluable reference material”.
Speaking further, the President of Students Government (SUG) Mr Taofeek Omoluabi, applauded the vice chancellor adding he operates an open door policy.
He said that Abdulkareem is ever ready to meet with students and eager to solve their problems if any.
