ASE VC Congratulates Karim on UNN Council Appointment

T The Vice Chancellor of the African School of Economics (The Pan-African University of Excellence), Abuja, Prof. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has congratulated the Dean of the Postgraduate School of the institution, Prof. Adegboyega Karim, on his appointment as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).

In a statement signed by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Adedimeji described Prof. Karim's appointment as richly deserved and well merited given his immense contributions to Nigeria within the academia, development and security ecosystems over the past four decades.

He expressed confidence in Prof. Karim's capacity to steer the foremost Nigerian university to academic excellence, peaceful development and institutional growth.

Prof. Adedimeji described Prof. Karim's appointment as not only a fitting call to duty for him but also an honour to the University, which has benefited from his vast academic and research experience as its pioneer Dean of the Postgraduate School.

The Vice Chancellor expressed his gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, for the honour bestowed on the African School of Economics through the appointment.

While wishing the new Pro-Chancellor and Council Chairman an impactful tenure at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, the Vice Chancellor assured him of the support of the Founder of ASE, Prof. Leonard Wantchekon, and his networks across the world, the Board of Trustees and the entire University Community in discharging his assignment.