UNN PRO-CHANCELLOR KAYODE OJO ASSURES OF ADVANCING VARSITY'S SCHOLARLY ACHIEVEMENTS

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UNN PRO-CHANCELLOR KAYODE OJO ASSURES OF ADVANCING VARSITY’S SCHOLARLY ACHIEVEMENTS

…As He leads delegation on courtesy visit to Azikiwe’s Widow

Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Mr. Kayode Ojo, has led a delegation to family of Nigeria’s first president, late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe.

Azikiwe, popularly called Zik, founded the university and was also first chairman of its Provisional Governing Council.

The historic visit to Azikiwe’s Onuiyi Haven home in the ancient city was the first since the death of Azikiwe in 1996.

The delegation was received by Zik’s widow, Prof. Uche Azikiwe.

Ojo, who was recently appointed by President Bola Tinubu, told Prof. Azikiwe that he was there on behalf of the President, who has immeasurable respect for the contributions of the family to national development.

According to him, President Tinubu directed him to honour the family for their contributions to nation building and education.

Ojo said: “We are here to accord recognition to and to show appreciation to Zik’s family”.

He assured that his mandate was to “advance the educational pedigree and scholarly achievements of UNN in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu”.

Acknowledging the delegation for the visit, Prof. Azikiwe said the visit was the first by the leadership of the school since Zik’s death 29 years ago.

“I thank you for this visit, which is the first from the school officials since 1996 when Zik died. I pray that God will grant you knowledge and wisdom to achieve great success and leave a legacy in the school,” Azikiwe said.

She said the school authorities should not wait for convocation days before doing little, little things to recognise the contributions of leaders, adding that such gestures also matter.

In an appreciation letter sent to the Pro-Chancellor, Prof. Azikiwe stated: “Sir, you are the very first Pro Chancellor of the University of Nigeria to pay this courtesy to the family of the late Rt. Hon. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, GCFR, Founder and the first Chairman of the Provisional Governing Council of our university since his demise in 1996.”

“As you honoured us with your esteemed visit, our prayer is that the Almighty God would honour you and continue to bestow His blessings upon you and your beloved family”.