UNIMAID NASELS Congratulates VC on LAN Fellowship

The National Association of Students of English and Literary Studies (NASELS), University of Maiduguri branch, has congratulated the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri, Professor Mohammed Laminu Mele, on his fellowship award by the Linguistics Association of Nigeria (LAN).

The congratulatory message was conveyed by the President of NASELS, Comrade Michael Idris Akebi, when the association’s executives paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor at his office in the Muhammadu Buhari Senate Building.

Briefing the Vice-Chancellor, who also serves as the patron of the association, on its activities, the President disclosed plans by NASELS to commence mentorship and coaching programmes for secondary school students preparing for their JAMB, WAEC and NECO examinations.

He also announced plans to introduce an annual award programme to recognise outstanding students and staff within the Department of English and Literary Studies.

Earlier, the Staff Adviser to NASELS, Mallam Mohammed Modu, commended the Vice-Chancellor for his continuous mentorship and support for the association. He also informed the Vice-Chancellor that a leadership transition would soon take place, following the successful conclusion of elections for new executives.

He subsequently introduced the newly elected President, Felix Felisha, alongside other members of the incoming executive council.

Responding, Professor Mele congratulated the newly elected leadership and encouraged them to work diligently towards taking the association to greater heights.

The Vice-Chancellor commended NASELS for its innovative initiatives and assured the association of his unwavering support for its future activities.