Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi Appointed Pro-Chancellor of Summit University

The Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria has formally presented the letter of appointment to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, following his appointment as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Summit University, Offa.

The appointment letter was presented during a ceremony held at the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation in Abuja.

The delegation was led by the National President of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria and Visitor to Summit University, Prince Mosediq Adeniji Kazeem, SAN, FCArb, alongside members of the Society's National Executive Committee and the University's management.

Other members of the delegation included the Deputy National President, Dr. Ibrahim Adebayo Yusuf; Vice President (Northern States Council), Alhaji Najeem Yasin; First National Assistant Secretary, Dr. Sheu Luqman Sambo; the Vice-Chancellor of Summit University, Professor Musa Aibinu; the Missioner of the Society's Abuja Branch, Professor Musa Olaofe; and the Chairman of the Abuja Branch, Alhaji Kabiru Olaiyiwola.

Speaking during the presentation, Prince Adeniji Kazeem said the appointment followed a transparent and merit-based selection process conducted by the Society's National Executive Council after the office of the Pro-Chancellor became vacant.

He explained that the Council unanimously approved Prince Fagbemi's appointment in recognition of his distinguished legal career, exemplary public service, integrity and unwavering commitment to the ideals and educational vision of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria.

According to him, the Society is confident that the Attorney General's extensive experience and leadership qualities will provide strategic direction for the University's Governing Council while strengthening Summit University's commitment to academic excellence, good governance, research, innovation and character development.

Prince Adeniji Kazeem also commended Prince Fagbemi for his longstanding support for the programmes and institutions of the Society, particularly his contributions to educational development and the growth of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society in Kwara State.

Responding, Prince Fagbemi expressed appreciation to the Society for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to discharge the responsibilities of his new office with diligence, integrity and dedication.

He assured members of the Society that he would work closely with the Governing Council, University Management and other stakeholders to advance the strategic vision and continued development of Summit University.

Established by the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Summit University, Offa, has continued to strengthen its reputation as one of Nigeria's leading faith-based universities, with a focus on academic excellence, moral discipline, innovation and service to humanity.

The Society reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the University's governance structure and sustaining its growth as a globally competitive institution of higher learning.