NOUN Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof. Isaac Butswat Receives Meritorious Award for Service
The award was conferred on him by the Chapel of Victory, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, during its end-of-year thanksgiving service on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
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Professor Isaac Butswat, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Administration at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), has been honored with a meritorious leadership award for his service to God and the Body of Christ. The award was conferred on him by the Chapel of Victory, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, during its end-of-year thanksgiving service on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
The award, recognizing Prof. Butswat's exemplary leadership and contributions, was communicated through a letter dated November 29, 2024. The letter, signed by the Council Chairman, Deacon Prof. John E. Ochi, and Pastor Dr. Joseph Kalu Ufere, General Secretary, praised his dedication and sacrifice, emphasizing the lasting impact of his leadership on the Chapel’s foundational tenets.
In his response, Prof. Butswat expressed gratitude for the recognition, noting that the gesture serves to motivate him and his colleagues to continue their work in the Lord's vineyard. He reflected on the deeper meaning of the award, focusing on the spirit of recognition and the wisdom it imparts, rather than the physical award itself.
Prof. Butswat had previously served as Chairman of the Chapel Council from 2004 to 2006.
