UNIMAID Alumni Inaugurates New Kwara EXCO
…Ladan, Musemil, Ubandawaki Donate ₦3million
The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) Alumni Association, Kwara State Chapter, has inaugurated its newly elected Executive Council, with Ambassador Oyinloye Julius Oyinlola assuming office as chairman.
The association also commended Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for providing its members with opportunities to serve in his administration and contribute to governance and public service.
The inauguration ceremony, held on Saturday at Lylius Hotels, Ilorin, featured the swearing-in of the new executives and donations to support the association’s activities.
The Chairman of Ilorin West Local Government Area, Hon. Shehu AbdulRahaman Babatunde Ladan, donated ₦2million while Musemil Kehinde Giwa, an APC House of Assembly candidate in Offa Local Government Area and Alhaji Abdullateef Ubandawaki donated ₦500,000 each.
In his inaugural address, Ambassador Oyinlola thanked Almighty God for the successful ceremony and appreciated members for the confidence they had placed in the new leadership.
He stated that his administration would prioritise unity, members’ welfare, professional networking and initiatives aimed at strengthening the association’s contributions to the University of Maiduguri and Kwara State.
The new chairman also praised Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for creating opportunities for UNIMAID alumni to serve in various capacities within the Kwara State Government.
Some members of the association serving in the state government include Hon. Shehu AbdulRahaman Babatunde Ladan, Prof. Nusirat Elelu, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe and Prince Abubakar Sulyman, popularly known as Sai Kai, among others.
Oyinlola urged alumni holding public offices and other positions of responsibility to serve as worthy ambassadors of their alma mater by upholding integrity, professionalism, accountability and dedication to public service.
He also pledged to support Hon. Ladan’s developmental initiatives through empowerment programmes funded from his personal resources, reaffirming his commitment to community development and collaboration.
The chairman called on UNIMAID graduates across Kwara State to support the new executive in building a united, vibrant and impactful association.
Other members of the newly inaugurated Executive Council include Hajia Hadizah Yahaya-Oyewo as Vice Chairman, Edun Abdulmalik as Secretary, Oluwatosin Shittu as Treasurer, and Dr. Abioye Olatunji Wasiu as Financial Secretary.
The new leadership is expected to focus on members’ welfare, professional collaboration and community development while strengthening the association’s relationship with the University of Maiduguri and the Kwara State Government.