Prof Ademola lauds Gov Zulum’s contribution to transformation of Nigeria’s educational system
The Chairman of the Advisory Board of the APC Grassroots Governance Group, APC G3, Professor Ojo Emmanuel Ademola has commended the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum for his crucial contribution to the transformation of Nigeria’s educational system.
Prof Ademola gave the commendation while speaking at a strategic meeting on the handling of mega projects in the Global South Nations in London, United Kingdom.
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the University of Ibadan decorated Zulum as its Ambassador, acknowledging the Governor’s outstanding contributions to Borno State and the broader growth of the country, particularly the educational sector.
Prof Ademola said, “Governor Zulum, indeed is remarkable, accentuating his exceptionally thriving to the tradition of excellence, which the University of Ibadan stands for.”
Ademola, the first Nigerian professor of cybersecurity and information technology management and the first professor of African descent to hold the title of chartered manager, as well as an alumnus of the University of Ibadan, praised Governor Zulum for completing at least 70% of at least 556 noteworthy and development projects during his first term as governor.
“Indeed, Governor Zulum is a unique performer in the delivery of quality education as dividends of democracy to the people of Borno State and Nigeria as a whole,” he said.
The don noted that Governor Zulum stands out exceptionally when it comes to making strides and sacrificing to bring developmental and capital projects in Borno State to robust fruition.
“Notably, one of Zulum’s hallmarks is essentially mega secondary schools in infrastructural outfits beautifully equipped and sufficiently to ensure as comparable to most of the Universities.
“The Governor is deeply committed to developing infrastructure for transforming societies and embracing every engaging apt of repositioning the education sector and other areas for mega projects development across the State he governs.
The don further stated that Governor Zulum will continue to prove his moxie as a great leader and an exceptional performer to keep impacting what excellence stands for in Nation building.
“With this conferment on Governor Zulum, the University of Ibadan has indeed acknowledged his extraordinary contributions to education and as a worthy ambassador to the Nation’s premier University,” the pioneer Professor asserted.