The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has congratulated Prof Wahab Egbewole for emerging the 12th Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin.

Its director Prof Ishaq Akintola, described Egbewole as most eminently qualified for the post of vice chancellor.

“For somebody who is very hardworking, an unparalleled academic and a seasoned administrator, it is a well-deserved position. As a quiet humanist and unsung philanthropist, both the students and staff of the university are set for pleasant surprises in welfare matters. The University of Ilorin has caught a big fish,” he said.

Akintola hailed the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the governing council of the university as well as members of the governing council for employing objectivity and following due process in their search for a new vice chancellor.

He said: “It was their adherence to high level standards and global best practices which eventually produced the great asset which Prof Egbewole represents.

“We have no scintilla of doubt that Prof Egbewole will take the university to greater heights. We advise the new vice chancellor to keep his eyes on the ball, maintain his well-known stand on principles and remain faithful to his flair for striving for excellence.”