University of Nigeria Nsukka honours Gombe SSG with distinguished Alumnus award
by Joshua Danmalam
The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), on Saturday, conferred on the Secretary to Gombe State Government (SSG), Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi the distinguished Alumnus Award of the premier Institution.
The presentation was held at a colourful Dinner and Award Night was jointly organized by UNN in collaboration with the University of Maiduguri where he was the former Vice Chancellor.
Presenting the Alumnus Award, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka, Prof. Charles Arizechukwu Igwe said Njodi is one of the finest alumnus the institution has produced, describing him as an epitome of humanity, hard work and dedication in all facets of human endeavour.
He noted with pride that UNN has produced such a personality, an ambassador of the University, expressing confidence that the recognition would strengthen him do more in providing services to the nation and humanity in general.
In a remark the Vice Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri Prof. Aliyu Shugaba, and his Federal University of Kashere counterpart, Prof. Umar Alhaji Pate, lauded Njodi for the excellent services he rendered while he was the Vice Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri, noting that his indelible mark would never be forgotten.
On his part, Prof. Njodi and recipient of the Distinguished UNN Alumnus award appreciated the institution for the recognition bestowed on him, assuring the University that he would remain a loyal and dependable ambassador of the institution.
He said the award is a morale booster which would spore him to do more towards contributing to the development of Education at all levels. He however dedicated the award to God, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and the good people of Gombe whose support and encouragement, are immeasurable.
The event witnessed by family members, well wishers was attended by the University community of both the UNN and Unimaid amidst encomiums on the man of the moment Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi.
Highlights of the event was the presentation of the UNN Distinguished Alumnus Award and the presentation of Two books by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri in honour of the former Vice Chancellor.
Joshua Danmalam
Information officer, SSG’S Office.
