Rotary International Confers Award of Outstanding Educator on FUL VC, Prof. Akinwumi (Prt. 2)

Описание: The Rotary International, one of the first non-governmental organisations in the world, has conferred an "Award of Outstanding Educator" on the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, in recognition of his remarkable contributions to education and academic excellence.

The distinguished award was presented to Professor Akinwumi at the investiture ceremony and installation of Rtn. Jane Uchechukwu Ejike (Ochiora) as the 42nd President of Rotary Club of Lokoja, on Saturday, 9th August, 2025, at the Confluence Motel, Adankolo, Lokoja, the Kogi State Capital.

The historic occasion, chaired by Professor Emmanuel E. Onoja, brought together eminent personalities and dignitaries from different parts of the State, including past Presidents of the Lokoja Club, District Officers, Rotary Leaders, and new Rotarians. Also, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, was among the distinguished guests honoured with an award during the epoch-making event.

While presenting the award to the Vice-Chancellor, the Chief of Staff to the DG District Governor, Rtn. Shaibu Ilyasu Sa'ad, stated that the Rotary Club of Lokoja recognized the notable achievements of Professor Olayemi Akinwumi as the 3rd Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, which he noted has become Nigeria's fastest-growing university under his visionary leadership.

He added that Rotary International, headquartered in Chicago, USA, acknowledged Professor Akinwumi's transformative leadership and giant strides at FUL, as well as his outstanding contributions to the educational development of Kogi State and Nigeria at large since he assumed office in February 2021.

In his acceptance speech, the VC, who was represented by Professor Abel Joseph, Director, Advancement and Linkages of the University, expressed profound appreciation to Rotary International for recognizing his modest contributions to the University and the education sector. He expressed excitement that one of his students, studying Environmental Biology (M.Sc.) at Federal University Lokoja, was being installed as the 42nd President of the Rotary Club of Lokoja, a milestone which he described as well-deserved.

Speaking further, Professor Akinwumi urged the new president to resuscitate the student arm of the Rotary Club in the University for more impact. The Vice-Chancellor, who made a cash donation to support the organization, also noted that... Read more at https://fulokoja.edu.ng/news-page.php....

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