The Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria has appointed the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Summit University, Offa.
The Letter of Appointment was presented to the AGF during a ceremony held on Thursday at the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation in Abuja, according to a statement made available to PUNCH Online by the Society’s National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Muhammad Hassan.
The Ansar-Ud-Deen’s National President and Visitor to Summit University, Prince Adeniji Kazeem, SAN, led a delegation of the Society’s National Executive Committee to present the letter.
Members of the delegation included the Deputy National President, Dr. Ibrahim Adebayo Yusuf; Vice President (Northern States Council), Alhaji Najeem Yasin; First National Assistant Secretary, Dr. Sheu Luqman Sambo; Vice-Chancellor of Summit University, Prof Musa Aibinu; Missioner of the Society’s Abuja Branch, Prof Musa Olaofe; and Chairman of the Abuja Branch, Alhaji Kabiru Olaiyiwola.
Speaking during the ceremony, the Society’s national president described the appointment as the outcome of a transparent and merit-based selection process.
He said, “The National Executive Council unanimously approved Fagbemi’s appointment in recognition of his distinguished legal career, exemplary public service, integrity, and unwavering commitment to the ideals and educational vision of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria.
“The Society is confident that Prince Fagbemi’s wealth of experience and exceptional leadership qualities will provide strategic direction for the University’s Governing Council and further strengthen Summit University’s commitment to academic excellence, sound governance, research, innovation, and character development.”
He also commended the AGF for his longstanding support for the programmes and institutions of the Society, particularly his contributions to the growth of the Ansar-Ud-Deen in Kwara State and his commitment to educational development across Nigeria.
Receiving the appointment letter, Fagbemi expressed profound appreciation to the leadership of the Society for the confidence reposed in him.
He pledged to discharge the responsibilities of his office with diligence, integrity, and dedication.
The AGF assured members of the Society that he would work closely with the Governing Council, University Management, and other stakeholders to advance the strategic vision of Summit university.
Established by the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society, Summit University, Offa, has continued to expand its profile as one of Nigeria’s leading faith-based universities, promoting academic excellence, moral discipline, innovation, and service to humanity.