Rauf Aregbesola, governor of Osun state, has appointed Folorunso Alakija, the richest woman in Africa, as the Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN).
Semiu Okanlawon, the governor’s spokesman, announced this in a statement issued on Tuesday, saying the appointment will last for a period of five years.
The statement quoted Aregbesola as congratulating the new chancellor, and saying her “antecedent and sterling qualities as a God-fearing woman, a person of honour, integrity and successful business woman will no doubt impact positively on the running of Osun State University”.
“I wish to inform you, that the investiture is expected to hold during the 4th Convocation ceremony of the institution, proposed to come up on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th February, 2016,” read a letter, which Aregbesola reportedly directed to Alakija.
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“While congratulating you once again, please accept the assurance of best regards of the people and Government of Osun”.
The statement said in her acceptance letter addressed to the governor, Alakija said: “It is with pleasure that I receive and accept the appointment as the chancellor of the University of Osun State. I pray for God’s grace and strength to execute my duties as Chancellor of the University during my five year tenure.”
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This is the best decision Gov.Rauf has taken so far in his five years of governance.
Madam Alakija, the cap fit.you’re a woman of honor dignity and a pride to womanhood.Congratulation Ma.