By news desk
The Caretaker Transition Committee Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Area Comrade Abdullahi Adamu has congratulated Professor Mohammed Abubakar Alabi on his appointment as the Director, Global Institute of Infectious and Disease Control of Federal University Lokoja.
The congratulatory message was issued via press statement signed by special adviser to the chairman on media, Comrade Illiyasu Zakari on Friday in Lokoja.
Adamu described the appointment as well deserved and a good step adding that it is a beginning of many more good things for the host community and the state at large
He applauded Prof. Alabi for accepting to bring his wealth of experience to bear stressing the appointment is well-earned and a reward for Alabi’s contributions in the Academia.
The statement reads in part:
“Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and you deserve this achievement. Your discipline, knowledge, skills, and indeed your very essence, have garnered you this new role.”
Comrade Abdullahi acknowledged Prof. Abubakar’s passion for the development of Lokoja Local Government through his scholarly contribution in several platforms notably the Lokoja LGA Stakeholders Forum, Lokoja First Advocacy Group etc
The Chairman also thanked the Vice Chancellor, Professor Akinwumi for the roles he played in bringing Professor Alabi home to contribute after spending several years in diaspora. He commended the Vice Chancellor for the numerous milestone achievements since he took over the institution and for actively persuading the host community to show interest in the development of the institution both in manpower and infrastructures.
“Over the years, Lokoja Local Government Stakeholders have been clamouring for Lokoja Sons and Daughters in diaspora to come home and take ownership and take their place in Federal University Lokoja. We thank the Vice Chancellor for facilitating the return of one of our best heads. More will come, Insha Allah”
Prof. Abubakar Alabi who has carved a niche for himself in the field of Infectious Diseases and Control would be charged with bringing his experience to bear in addressing challenges in human health, partnering with global partners to drive innovation and improvement in healthcare, and proferring solutions in public health among others.
