Salem University renews Johnson-Akubo’s appointment as VC
The Governing Council of Salem University Lokoja, Kogi State, has approved the reappointment of Alewo Johnson-Akubo as the vice chancellor of the university for a second term.
Mr Johnson-Akubo’s reappointment was announced in a statement by the university registrar, Emmanuel Adejoh, in Lokoja on Thursday.
Mr Adejoh said the council’s decision was aimed at consolidating the current gains in all-round academic growth he brought to bear on the varsity.
He said, “The university governing council also considered Johnson-Akubo’s strides in policy re-engineering and development of the first privately owned university in north-central Nigeria as far-reaching and commendable.
“The council expressed confidence in his (Johnson-Akubo’s) ability and agility to continue with the magic wand in transforming the institution into one of the best citadels of learning within the West African sub-region.
“While congratulating the VC on his reappointment, the council prayed God to grant the VC the grace, wisdom and understanding to pilot the affairs of the university to greater heights.”
(NAN)
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