Prof. Bilbis Chairs Final Inaugural Lecture at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto as Vice Chancellor
He discussed the challenges of leadership in times of crisis and provided examples from institutional, national, and global perspectives.
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Prof. Lawal Suleiman Bilbis chaired the 48th inaugural lecture at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), marking his final official event as Vice Chancellor. The lecture, titled "LEADERSHIP: What Has It Got to Do with It," was delivered by Prof. Dejo A. Abdulrahman from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm in the university's auditorium.
Prof. Abdulrahman, who presented the 28th inaugural lecture under Prof. Bilbis's tenure, explored the complexities of leadership within various contexts, including national and cultural dimensions. He discussed the challenges of leadership in times of crisis and provided examples from institutional, national, and global perspectives.
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Prof. Bilbis, whose tenure is nearing its end, praised Prof. Abdulrahman as a perfectionist and an inspiration within academia. He commended the outgoing Vice Chancellor for his dedication to maintaining the tradition of inaugural lectures at UDUS.
Prof. Abdulrahman, a renowned scholar from Ojomu compound, Offa, Kwara State, has a distinguished academic background, including degrees from Ahmadu Bello University and Chicago State University. He has been a significant figure in the academic community, serving as the pioneer Dean of the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences at both UDUS and Federal University Gusau, among other roles.
The event was attended by notable figures, including the Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, Prof. M.M. Maishanu; Prof. (Emeritus) Tijanni Muhammad Bande; and several other distinguished academics and dignitaries.
