Date: 2017-09-14

Authorities of the Al Hikmah University (AL HIKMAH) in Ilorin, Kwara State, have congratulated the Vice Chancellor (VC)-designate of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Prof Sulaiman Abdulkareem, describing his appointment as a "reward for hard work and professionalism".

A statement by the AL HIKMAH Director of Information, Dr. Lateef Oladimeji, quoted the founder of the faith-based varsity, Alhaji Abdulraheem Oladimeji, as saying: "Abdulkareem's choice as the UNILORIN Vice-Chancellor is a round peg in a round hole".

Prof Abdulkareem was a former VC of Al Hikmah University.

The statement reads: "On behalf of the Pro-chancellor, Governing Council, and management, and the founder of Al Hikmah University, Alhaji Abdulraheem Oladimeji, I wish to express his joy and happiness over the appointment of Prof Abdulkareem, AL HIKMAH's third Vice-Chancellor, as the Vice-Chancellor-designate of the University of Ilorin.

"His choice was divine and we consider him worthy of the appointment. His experience at Al Hikmah University remained a good reference point and it would hopefully prepare him to take UNILORIN to higher levels."

Oladimeji urged Prof Abdulkareem to be focused in his new assignment and expand the frontiers of opportunities to attract more supports for the university in the area of research and community development.