By Opeyemi Quadri 
In a dual congratulatory message, the Vice-Chancellor of Dominican University, Ibadan, Prof. Jacinta A. Opara, has lauded the appointments of Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu as the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) and Prof. Andrew Haruna as the Secretary General of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigeria.
Prof. Opara, in her statement, described both appointments as well-deserved recognitions of the exemplary leadership and profound contributions of the appointees to higher education in Nigeria.
Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, who was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on December 6, 20204, was a former Vice-Chancellor of Sule Lamido University, Jigawa, and the Federal University of Technology, Yola.
Addressing Prof. Ribadu’s appointment to the NUC, Prof. Opara praised his dedication and visionary leadership, noting that his new role comes at a critical time for the transformation of Nigeria’s higher education sector.
“Your unwavering commitment to academic excellence and strategic vision will undoubtedly propel the NUC to greater heights, fostering innovative reforms and enhanced collaboration across Nigerian universities,” she said.
She expressed optimism that Prof. Ribadu’s tenure would be marked by impactful achievements and a lasting legacy in the academic community.
In her message to Haruna, the Dominican University VC highlighted his wealth of experience and leadership skills as key assets that will bring renewed vigor to the Committee of Vice Chancellors.
“Your profound academic contributions and strategic insights will undoubtedly inspire transformative changes, benefiting not just the academic community but the nation at large,” she noted.
Prof. Opara also emphasized her personal connection with both leaders, acknowledging their roles in shaping her academic and professional journey.
“I am confident that your tenure will be filled with success and happiness, and I assure you of my full support and prayers,” she concluded.
Haruna, a Professor of linguistics and Nigerian languages, is also the Vice-President of Nigerian Academy of Letters and immediate past Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Gashua.
Prof. Opara’s congratulatory remarks underline the significance of these appointments in advancing the cause of Nigerian higher education and reflect her optimism for a future shaped by transformative leadership
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