The Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria has formally presented the Letter of Appointment to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, following his appointment as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Summit University, Offa.
The presentation ceremony took place on Thursday at the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation in Abuja, where the National President of the Society and Visitor to Summit University, Prince Mosediq Adeniji Kazeem, SAN, FCArb, led a high-powered delegation comprising members of the National Executive Committee of the Society and the University management.
Other members of the delegation included the Deputy National President, Dr. Ibrahim Adebayo Yusuf; Vice President (Northern States Council), Alhaji Najeem Yasin; First National Assistant Secretary, Dr. Sheu Luqman Sambo; Vice-Chancellor of Summit University, Professor Musa Aibinu; Missioner of the Society’s Abuja Branch, Professor Musa Olaofe; and Chairman of the Abuja Branch, Alhaji Kabiru Olaiyiwola.
Presenting the appointment letter, Prince Adeniji Kazeem said Prince Fagbemi emerged through a transparent and merit-based selection process conducted by the National Executive Council following the vacancy in the office of the Pro-Chancellor.
He explained that the Council unanimously approved the appointment in recognition of the Attorney General’s outstanding legal career, exemplary public service, proven integrity and unwavering commitment to the educational ideals and vision of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria.
The National President expressed confidence that Prince Fagbemi’s vast experience, leadership capacity and wealth of administrative knowledge would provide strategic direction to the University’s Governing Council and further strengthen Summit University’s commitment to academic excellence, sound governance, research, innovation and character development.
He also commended the Attorney General for his longstanding support for the programmes and institutions of the Society, particularly his contributions to the growth of Ansar-Ud-Deen in Kwara State and his sustained commitment to educational development in Nigeria.
Responding, Prince Fagbemi expressed deep appreciation to the leadership of the Society for the confidence reposed in him.
He described the appointment as a great honour and pledged to discharge the responsibilities of the office with diligence, integrity and an unwavering sense of duty.
The Attorney General assured members of the Society that he would work closely with the Governing Council, the University Management and other stakeholders to advance the strategic vision of Summit University and consolidate its position as a centre of excellence.
Summit University, Offa, established by the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, has continued to strengthen its reputation as one of the country’s leading faith-based universities, distinguished by its commitment to academic excellence, moral discipline, innovation and service to humanity.
The Society reaffirmed its commitment to providing strong institutional leadership and sustaining the University’s growth as a globally competitive institution of higher learning dedicated to producing graduates equipped with knowledge, character and leadership for national development.
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