6th November, 2021
The Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun has installed a former Gombe Governor, Dr. Ibrahim Dankwambo, as the third Chancellor of the institution.
The Pro-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Bart Nnaji, made this known at the 13th Convocation Lecture of the institution.
The lecture has, as its theme: “Making Science a Paradigm for Development: The Perspective of Science Diplomacy.”
Nnaji said that Dankwambo had been approved after the expiration of the two terms of the second Chancellor, the late Dr Ahmed Joda.
The pro-chancellor congratulated Dankwambo on his new appointment and wished him success in all his endeavors.
In his opening address, Dankwambo commended former President Olusegun Obasanjo for finding him worthy of being installed as the third chancellor of the institution.
The former governor promised to do everything within his power to use his wealth of experience to deliver on his mandate.
He congratulated the stakeholders as well as parents and guardians who were celebrating the successes of their children and wards.
Dankwambo advised the graduating students to uphold these virtues and remain, worthy ambassadors of the university, wherever they found themselves.
He said: “I want to sincerely thank my boss, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the management of the University for finding me worthy of being installed as the third chancellor of the institution.
“I promise to use my wealth of experience to take the University to greater heights.
“A big congratulations to all the stakeholders, parents and guardians.
“I wish all the graduands, the very best in their future endeavors.”