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Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan CFR |
.... Urges management of the University to work with the Federal Government in the area of research.
..... Says both government and institutions of learnings need to come together to build a greater country.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, CFR, has been designated as "the University of lbadan at 75 Ambassador" for her passionate and visionary leadership of the Civil Service, as well as her hardwork, integrity, commitment and outstanding strides toward reforming the Service.
Dr. Yemi-Esan, CFR, who attended the prestigious University of Ibadan, where she graduated as the best Bachelor of Dental Surgery student, is being honoured, today 8th of September 2023, as the UI @75 Anniversary Ambassador by a delegation from the University, led by its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kayode Oyebode Adebowale, mni, FAS.
While thanking the Vice-Chancellor, the Head of Civil Service recalled her days in the institution, stating that it was not just about academic but a balanced academic and social life.
She urged the management of the University to work with the Federal Government in the area of research, adding that both government and institutions of learnings need to come together to build a greater country.
In a press statement signed and made available to media by M. A. Ahmed, Director, Communications, it disclosed that the Head of Service who was joined by the Permanent Secretaries in the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, to receive the Ambassadorial Award, expressed gratitude for the recognition given to her by her Alma Mater, while pledging to do more in the area of research for national development and indigent students.
The University was established in 194 and UI, as it is fondly referred to, is the first University in Nigeria. Until 1962, when it became a full-fledged independent University, it was a College of the University of London. The history and influence of Ul have made it one of the most prestigious Universities in Africa. The statement stated.
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