You are our pride, FUFSUP tells Akanbi

The emergence of the Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, University of Ilorin, Dr Shehu-Usman Oladipo Akanbi, has been described as a great honour to the University as he was also described as a pride to the institution.

This assertion was made by the Forum of University of Ilorin Former Students Union Presidents (FUFSUP) during its congratulatory visit to Dr Akanbi in his office last Tuesday (January 30, 2024).

Speaking on behalf of FUFSUP, the Chairman of the University of Ilorin Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Dr Alex Akanmu, said that the group was delighted that one of its members was elected as the National President of the body of creative writers in Nigeria, which was once headed by outstanding international figures and literary giants like the renowned novelist, the late Prof. Chinua Achebe and a former Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin, Prof. Olu Obafemi,mni, among others.

Dr Akanmu, who served as the President of the University of Ilorin Students Union in 2001, said that FUFSUP was not surprised with the emergence of Dr Akanbi, saying that the intellectual outputs and leadership skills of the ex-banker brought him the position of the Number One creative writer in Nigeria.

He added that FUFSUP was also excited with the series of testimonies that have come the way of Dr Akanbi from distinguished leaders like the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN and the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahiim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, saying that Dr Akanbi is not just a pride to all the former Presidents of the University of Ilorin Students Union but also a pride to the University and its alumni all over the world.

The UNILORIN ASUU Chairman, therefore, urged Dr Akanbi, who served as the President of the University’s Students Union in 1991, to ensure that he kept the flag of the University high and glowing as the National President of ANA .

Dr Akanmu also assured the ANA President of the prayers and support of all  members of the Forum as well as those of the entire alumni of the nation’s most sought-after University.