Ekinrin-Adde Community Pledges Support for FUL Vice-Chancellor, Proposes New Hostel Project

The Lokoja Chapter of the Ekinrin-Adde Community Development Association has formally congratulated the Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, pledging comprehensive support for his five-year tenure.

During a colorful welcome ceremony held at the College of Health Sciences Auditorium in Adankolo, the association combined spiritual intercession with strategic developmental proposals aimed at boosting student welfare.

The Chairman of the association, Dr. Oshadami Babatunde, reaffirmed the community’s unwavering commitment to the Vice-Chancellor’s success. A key highlight of the visit was the presentation of a proposed hostel development project.

This initiative is designed to reduce Accommodation Costs: Specifically targeting students of Ekinrin-Adde extraction to ease their financial burden.

Fund Community Development: Reinvesting proceeds from the facility into broader social impact initiatives within the Ekinrin-Adde community.

In his response, Professor Ibileye expressed profound gratitude for the solidarity shown by his kinsmen and the academic community. He emphasized his commitment to a leadership style rooted in integrity and divine accountability.

The Vice-Chancellor specifically lauded the hostel project, describing it as a "thoughtful and impactful" initiative that aligns with the university's need for expanded, affordable housing. He noted that such grassroots interventions are vital for the holistic growth of the institution and its host communities.

The ceremony concluded with the presentation of a symbolic gift to the Vice-Chancellor, marking a renewed era of collaboration between the university leadership and the Ekinrin-Adde people.