Ansar-Ud-Deen Society Appoints Attorney General Fagbemi as Summit University Pro-Chancellor
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria formally presented an appointment letter to Attorney General Prince Lateef Fagbemi.
- Fagbemi has been appointed as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Summit University, Offa.
- The society expressed confidence in Fagbemi's leadership to advance the university's academic excellence and development.
The Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria has officially presented an appointment letter to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN. This formalizes his new role as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Summit University, located in Offa.
The presentation ceremony took place at the Attorney General's office in Abuja. Prince Mosediq Adeniji Kazeem, SAN, the National President of the Society and Visitor to Summit University, led a delegation comprising members of the National Executive Committee and university officials. Key figures included the Deputy National President, Dr. Ibrahim Adebayo Yusuf, and the Vice-Chancellor of Summit University, Professor Musa Aibinu.
The Council unanimously approved Prince Fagbemiโs 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.
Prince Adeniji Kazeem described the appointment as the result of a transparent, merit-based selection process. He stated that the Council unanimously approved Prince Fagbemi's appointment due to his distinguished legal career, public service, integrity, and commitment to the university's educational vision. The Society believes his experience will provide strategic direction and enhance academic excellence, governance, research, and character development at Summit University.
Prince Fagbemi expressed his gratitude for the trust placed in him and pledged to diligently and with integrity fulfill his responsibilities. He assured the Society that he would collaborate closely with the Governing Council, university management, and other stakeholders to advance Summit University's strategic goals. Summit University, established by the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society, continues to grow as a leading faith-based institution in Nigeria, emphasizing academic rigor, moral discipline, innovation, and service.
He pledged to discharge the responsibilities of his office with diligence, integrity, and dedication, assuring 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.
Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.