FULOKOJA Vice-Chancellor Visits University Central Mosque, Solicits Prayers and Sincere Counsel

The newly inaugurated Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, on Friday joined the university’s Muslim community for Jumu‘ah prayers, marking a significant early engagement focused on spiritual inclusion and administrative transparency.

The service, held at the FUL Central Mosque, was attended by a large congregation of staff and students. The Chief Imam, Alhaji Danjuma Khalid, led special supplications for the Vice-Chancellor, seeking divine wisdom, resilience, and guidance for his leadership tenure.

A Call for Accountability and Truth

Addressing the congregation following the prayers, Professor Ibileye expressed profound gratitude for the opportunity to serve, characterizing his appointment as a "call to higher responsibility."

In a notable appeal for administrative integrity, the Vice-Chancellor urged the university community to provide him with unvarnished feedback.

"I need your prayers and your sincerity," Professor Ibileye stated. "Please, always tell me the truth. Together, with unity and transparency, we can build a stronger and greater university."

Commitment to Inclusive Leadership

The Vice-Chancellor emphasized that the success of his administration depends on both divine direction and the collective support of the institution's stakeholders.

The atmosphere during the visit was described as one of hope and solidarity. Worshippers expressed optimism that Professor Ibileye’s focus on inclusiveness and honest communication would drive a new era of academic excellence and infrastructural growth at the institution.

The visit highlights the new administration's strategy of fostering unity across the diverse religious and social demographics of Federal University Lokoja.