By Mojisola Oladele 

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has been appointed as the Chancellor of Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri, Borno State, formerly known as Borno State University. 

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum presented The official letter of appointment to the Ooni at his Palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State .

Represented by the Secretary to the Borno State Government, Malam Bukar Tijani, Professor Zulum described the Ooni as one of the most influential and respected traditional rulers in Nigeria and Africa.

The Borno State Governor expressed confidence that the Ooni’s wealth of experience would add immense value to Kashim Ibrahim University.

In his remark, The Vice-Chancellor of Kashim Ibrahim University, Professor Babagana Guti lauded the appointment, describing the Ooni as a strong advocate of education, peace, and national unity.

In his acceptance speech, the Ooni of Ile – Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi who appreciated Governor Zulum for counting him worthy of the honour, commended the governor’s leadership and developmental strides in Borno State.

The Ooni assured the state government and university community of his unwavering commitment towards the institution’s growth.

Oba Ogunwusi emphasized on the historical and cultural bonds between the Yoruba people and the Kanem-Borno Empire, describing the appointment as a symbolic homecoming.

Highlights of the event is the exchange of gifts between the Borno State Governor delegate and the Ooni of Ile ife.

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