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AAU Ex-VC Osadolor Writes Obaseki, Expresses Appreciation For Appointment

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AAU Ex-VC Osadolor Writes Obaseki, Expresses Appreciation For Appointment

Prof. O. B. Osadolor has written a letter of appreciation to Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki for appointing him as Acting Vice Chancellor of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (AAU).

In the letter, Osadolor who is the immediate past acting vice-chancellor of AAU thanked the governor for “an opportunity to demonstrate my very remarkable life of service to God and humanity with integrity, wisdom, hardwork, resourcefulness and visionary leadership.”

Osadolor thanked Obaseki “for the opportunity to contribute to the resetting of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma at the time of hopelessness and dismay during the most precarious period of the chequered history of the university. Thank you for the opportunity to serve as acting vice chancellor to show uncommon dedication to the peace, stability, progress and development of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.”

The letter continued:
“Thank you so much for the opportunity to demonstrate my patriotism and resourcefulness in managing the affairs of Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma when stakeholders expressed fears of the indefinite closure of the university. Thank you for the staff and students who will continue to draw inspiration from the legacies to offer my best to Nigeria and Edo State.

“Thank you so much for the opportunity to introduce my blueprint of the GAINS Project and the SMILES Agenda for Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. GAINS is acronym for Global Academic and International Networking Strategy to connect Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma to the international academic community and it is anchored on six pillars:
1. Learning Management System and Computer Based Examination;
2. Research for Development
3. Academia-Industry-Government Engagement Forum;
4. Exchange and Linkages;
5. AAUQuality Assurance Model and
6. Establishment of Centres of Excellence in Teaching, Research and Community Outreach.

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“SMILES is the acronym for:
1. Sustainable policy for Ambrose Alli University Strategy Plan, Staff and Student Welfare;
2. Manpower and Human Capital Development;
3. Infrastructure Development;
4. Leadership SWOT for Performance feedback;
5. Environmental Governance Policy for Ambrose Alli University; and
6. Security Reform and Sports Development.
“Thank you so much Your Excellency for making me proud as a distinguished scholar of international repute: Fulbright Scholar, German Academic Exchange Scholar, Laureate of the Governance Institute of the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa – CODESRIA.
“Thank you so much. In all, to God be the glory.”

 

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BREAKING: Abacha’s Ex-chief Of Staff Oladipo Diya Dies

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Retired Lt.General Donaldson Oladipo Oyeyinka Diya, the former Chief of Staff in General Sani Abacha’s military government, is dead.

His death was confirmed by Prince Oyesinmilola Diya. He said the former military administrator of Ogun State passed on to glory in the early hours of 26th March 2023.

Born on the 3rd of April, 1944, Diya was military Governor of Ogun State after the Buhari-Idiagbon coup of December 31st, 1983.

Diya joined the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna and fought during the Nigerian Civil War.

He later attended the US Army School of Infantry, the Command and Staff College, Jaji (1980–1981) and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru.

While serving in the military, Diya studied law at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he obtained an LLB degree, and then at the Nigerian Law School, where he was called to bar as Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

He held other top military posts like GOC, 82 Division and finally the Chief of General Staff (military Vice President) to Gen Sani Abacha

The statement read: “On behalf of the entire Diya family home and abroad; we announce the passing on to Glory of our dear Husband,Father, Grandfather,brother, Lt- General Donaldson Oladipo Oyeyinka Diya (Rtd) GCON, LLB, BL, PSC, FSS, mni.

“Our dear Daddy passed onto glory in the early hours of 26th March 2023. Please keep us in your prayers as we mourn his demise in this period. Further announcements will be made public in due course.

“Barrister Prince Oyesinmilola Diya, on behalf of the family.”

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Breaking: Appeal Court Retains Adeleke As Osun Governor

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BREAKING: Adeleke Freezes Osun Accounts , Reverses Appointments After Swearing In As Governor
Governor Adeleke

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has vacated the tribunal judgement that nullified the election of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State.

The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of Justices, on Friday held that the appeal Adeleke lodged to challenge his sack by the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, was meritorious.

Aside from setting aside the judgement of the tribunal, the court, in its lead judgement that was delivered by Justice Mohammed Lawal, awarded N500, 000 cost against the All Progressive Congress, APC, and its candidate, Gboyega Oyetola

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BREAKING: PDP Suspends Anyim, Fayose

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Anyim and Fayose

Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose; former president of the Senate, Pius Anyim; Prof Dennis Ityavyar and Aslam Aliyu were on Thursday suspended from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP).

The PDP made the suspension on Thursday after an extensive review of the affairs of the party, pursuant to the provisions of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017).

The PDP also referred the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, to the National Disciplinary Committee over his reported involvement in anti-party activities.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba.

“The PDP urges all leaders, critical stakeholders and teeming members of our party across the country to remain united and focused at this critical time,” the statement added.

 

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