Imam, UNILORIN BULLETIN Deputy Editor, re-elected IEDPU National Secretary

The Deputy Editor of UNILORIN BULLETIN, Mr Abubakar Imam, has been reelected as the National Secretary of Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), the umbrella sociocultural organisation of the people of Ilorin Emirate.

The reelection of Mr Imam, who is also an Assistant Director (Information) at the Directorate of Corporate Affairs, University of Ilorin,was the highlight of the 58th annual delegate conference of the Union,which came to an end last Wednesday (December 27, 2023) at Afon in the Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State.

Prior to his reelection, Mr Imam, who was the current Staff of the Year of the UNILORIN’s Directorate of Corporate Affairs, had served the Union in various capacities, including being its National Publicity Secretary from 2018 to 2021. He was first elected as the Union’s Chief Scribe in December, 2021.

Also elected was a year 2000 graduate of Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree programme of the University of Ilorin and a retired Assistant Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Alhaji Abdulmumini Ayo AbdulMalik. Alhaji Abdulmalik was elected as the Union’s new National President.

Meanwhile, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has rejoiced with Mr Imam on his reelection as IEDPU National Secretary.

Prof. Egbewole,in a statement signed by the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle Akogun,said that the management, staff and students of the University were delighted that the efforts and achievements of Mr Imam were rewarded with the renewal of the mandate earlier given to him.

The Vice Chancellor described Mr Imam as an efficient and effective staff of the University who has made his mark in the promotion of the alluring image of the University since he joined the services of the institution.

Prof. Egbewole also congratulated the new National President of the Union, Alhaji AbdulMalik, who he described as not just a distinguished alumnus but also a good friend of the University.

The Vice Chancellor, who is also the Secretary-General of the Association of West African Universities (AWAU), assured the new  leadership of the Union that his administration would continue to work with the Union to ensure that the existing good relationship between the University and the Union is sustained for mutual benefit.

In a related development, the Ilorin Emirate Staff Association (IESA), University of Ilorin,has also congratulated the Secretary-General of the Association, Mr Abubakar Imam, on his reelection as National Secretary of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) at the just concluded 58th conference of the Union.

In a statement personally signed by its Chairman, Prof. Suleiman Funsho Ambali, the Association described the reelection of Mr Imam as a testament to the confidence reposed in him by the apex sociocultural organisation of the people of Ilorin Emirate.

The statement recalled the depth of professionalism, which Mr Imam deployed towards a remarkable improvement in the public image of the IEDPU right from his days as the National Publicity Secretary of the Union  till date.

Prof. Ambali, who is also the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Management Services) of the University of Ilorin, also described the reelected IEDPU National Secretary as a highly resourceful patriot who believes in the collective progress and development of the Emirate.

The Chairman also congratulated the new National President of the Union, ACG Abdulmumini Ayo Abdulmalik and other executive members that emerged in the keenly contested election.

Prof. Ambali assured the IEDPU leadership of the IESA’s support and prayers towards an all-round improvement in the socioeconomic and political development of Ilorin Emirate.

The Deputy Vice Chancellor also congratulated the immediate past President of the Union, Alh. Aliyu Otta Uthman, fsi, for his selfless services to the Emirate, as the city witnessed monumental development under his watch. He prayed to Allah to grant him more strength and wisdom as he continues to serve the people of the Emirate.

Prof. Ambali wished Mr Imam and other members of the IEDPU National Executive Council a very peaceful and rewarding tenure of office.

In a similar development, a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, OFR, has also felicitated with Mr Imam on his reelection as the IEDPU National Secretary.

Prof. Ambali described the development as a reward for hard work and resilience consistently demonstrated by Mr Imam not only in the services of the Union but also that of the University of Ilorin.

The renowned Professor of Veterinary Medicine urged the award-winning journalist to continue to work hard in order to justify the confidence reposed in him by members of IEDPU and the community at large.