Prof Aishatu Gobir Emerges Pioneer Provost of College of Medicine, Ila-Orangun

Prof Aishatu Gobir Emerges Pioneer Provost of College of Medicine, Ila-Orangun

A renown Professor of Medicine with the University of Ilorin, Aishatu Ahmed Gobir, has been appointed as the pioneer Provost, College of Medicine,Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun, Osun State.

Meanwhile, her appointment has been applauded and described as a welcome development, according to a statement issued by Mallam Abubakar Imam, the Secretary-General, Ilorin Emirate Staff Association, University of Ilorin.

He noted that the Chairman, Ilorin Emirate Staff Association, University of Ilorin, Prof. Suleiman Funsho Ambali stated this while reacting to the appointment,noting that Prof. Gobir is not only a prominent member of the Association but also a scholar who has paid her dues.

Prof. Ambali,who is also the Deputy Vice Chancellor(Management Services) said that the appointment is a veritable addition to the human resources pool of Ilorin Emirate.

The Chairman enjoined the new Provost to use the privilege of her position to assist the young University to grow up quickly as he also urged her to ensure that the University is given a taste of what the University of Ilorin and Ilorin Emirate are all about by giving her best.

Prof. Ambali wished new Provost a very peaceful, prosperous and productive tenure of office.

In a similar message, the chairman, ABU Zaria alumni association, Abdulrahman Olawale Solagberu described Prof Gobir as a thoroughbred academic, with a humble mien and passion for excellence and prosperity.

He noted that the Unilorin 219th inaugural lecturer had represented her alumni excellently in learning and character, academic life, sound management skills and community support services.

“We pray that as you nurture and nourish your little patients, to grow up, healthy and strong, so, shall the new medical college grow up, become healthy and strong, through your selfless service, commitment, dedication and administrative strength,” he prayed.

By PRNigeria