By Aideloje Ojo
Minna
The Director of Institute of Continuing Education and e-Learning (ICEeL) of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai IBBUL, Professor Mohammed Ibrahim Baji has been conferred with the traditional title of Sarkin Yaki Mai Yaki of Baji in Gurara local government area of Niger state.
The traditional title was conferred on the university Don by the Village Head of Baji, Yahaya Umar at an elaborate event at the weekend.
The royal father described Professor Mohammed Ibrahim Baji as and others stated that he is a special human, respected for his trustworthiness and contributions to the community.
In his acceptance address, Professor Baji reaffirmed his commitment towards enhanced support to the his community and humanity, adding that, “I promise not to betray the confidence reposed in me”.
He explained that the traditional title bestowed on him would inspire him to step up his responsibility, adding that, ” this is not confined to leading wars alone but a struggle against any kind of subjugation, injustice, and lack of welfare to the people”.
The director for appealed for unity among the people of the community ensure peace to enhance meaningful development, adding that such unity will uplift the community to greater heights.
Also speaking, the former Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Muhammad Nasir Maturare described Professor Baji is a valuable staff who is very focused and productive, adding that he is highly reliable, determined, hardworking, morally upright and an excellent human being. He added that ICEel director deserved the traditional title from his community.
Professor Yunusa Umaru from the Faculty of Education ABU Zaria revealed that the celebrant was his student, mentored him and had never disappointed them in which they are proud of him in ABU for forthright ness who is morally trained and prayed for God guidance in his new responsibility
Similarly, Dr Suleiman Chado Suleiman HOD of Counseling Psychology IBBU Lapai hinted that he was not surprised due to his roles and contributions to the community, described professor Ibrahim Baji as a very hardworking and accommodating individual who carries out assignments and responsibilities with utmost sincerity with fear of God.
Earlier, the Village Head of Baji, Yahaya Umar who bestowed the title of Sarkin Yaki on Professor Mohammed Ibrahim Baji and others stated that he is a special human being down to earth said he is being respected because of his trustworthiness and contributions to the community.
In there separate remarks, Professor Hadiza Ibrahim Gurusu and Dr Ramatu Haruna both praises the director ICEeL IBBUL Minna and described him as a team player, humble, upright, simple and a principle person.
