DLI Leadership Baton Changes from Prof. Udeani to Prof. Dauda In UNILAG

Distance Learning Institute (DLI) Leadership Baton Changes from Prof. Udeani to Prof. Dauda  in a cosy ceremony organised by members of staff of the Institute.

Professor Uchenna Nkiruka Udeani, officially handed over the reins of leadership of the Distance Learning Institute (DLI), University of Lagos (UNILAG) to Professor Risikat Oladoyin S. Dauda on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 in a cosy ceremony organised by members of staff of the Institute.

The outgoing Director of DLI, Professor Udeani assumed office on Thursday, August 16, 2018, and diligently served her 4-year tenure. Due to her meritorious service, her appointment was extended by one (1) year. Five (5) years later, this astute visionary passed the baton of leadership of the Institute to Professor Daudu at exactly 10:26 a.m., Tuesday, August 15, 2023.

The Future Is Online 

It was evidently an emotionally fulfilling moment for Professor Udeani, who ascribed her success in office to the support she got from DLI staff and the two (2) Vice-Chancellors she worked with, as she was seen smiling joyfully throughout the ceremony. In a brief speech before handing over the mantle of leadership to her successor, Professor Udeani reminisced on her journey which began five (5) years ago as she prepared to head over to DLI to commence her duties as the incoming Director of the Institute at the time. She expressed immense gratitude to the Almighty God for keeping and helping her fulfil purpose

Subsequently, she presented the incoming Director of the Distance Learning Institute (DLI), Professor Risikat O. S. Dauda, with the official red pen and bunch of keys of the Office of the Director. This symbolised the end of Professor Udeani’s tenure as the Director of the Institute and the beginning of Professor Dauda’s tenur

In a similar manner, Professor Udeani presented a detailed document of her Stewardship Report and Handover Notes from August 2018 to August 2023 for the Distance Learning Institute (DLI), University of Lagos (UNILAG), titled: “The Future is Online” to the new Director of DLI. A copy of the report was also handed over to the Chairman, Board of DLI, Professor Abayomi Okanlaw

Professor Dauda was then welcomed to sit in her chair in the Office of the Director

It was evidently an emotionally fulfilling moment for Professor Udeani, who ascribed her success in office to the support she got from DLI staff and the two (2) Vice-Chancellors she worked with, as she was seen smiling joyfully throughout the ceremony. In a brief speech before handing over the mantle of leadership to her successor, Professor Udeani reminisced on her journey which began five (5) years ago as she prepared to head over to DLI to commence her duties as the incoming Director of the Institute at the time. She expressed immense gratitude to the Almighty God for keeping and helping her fulfil purpose.

Subsequently, she presented the incoming Director of the Distance Learning Institute (DLI), Professor Risikat O. S. Dauda, with the official red pen and bunch of keys of the Office of the Director. This symbolised the end of Professor Udeani’s tenure as the Director of the Institute and the beginning of Professor Dauda’s tenure.

In a similar manner, Professor Udeani presented a detailed document of her Stewardship Report and Handover Notes from August 2018 to August 2023 for the Distance Learning Institute (DLI), University of Lagos (UNILAG), titled: “The Future is Online” to the new Director of DLI. A copy of the report was also handed over to the Chairman, Board of DLI, Professor Abayomi Okanlawo.

Professor Dauda was then welcomed to sit in her chair in the Office of the Director.

MySchoolNews reporting.