VC Congratulates Drs. Olohungbebe, Arinde on New Appointments
The Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, has congratulated Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe on his recent appointment as Commissioner of the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development in Kwara State.
Professor Jimoh who delivered this congratulatory message during a courtesy visit to the new commissioner in his office on Thursday, March 20, 2025, added that Dr. Olohungbebe is the first serving staff member of the university to attain the position of Commissioner of Education in the State, describing him as an innovative, hardworking, and committed professional with excellent work ethics.
Professor Jimoh emphasized that the visit was necessary in recognition of Dr. Olohungbebe’s impactful contributions to fostering peaceful collaborations between Kwara State University and its host communities during his tenure as Coordinator of KWASU’s Centre for Community Development.
He further stated that the entire KWASU community takes pride in Dr. Olohungbebe’s achievements and encouraged him to continue to be an ambassador of the institution in both his official and private endeavours.
In his response, Dr. Olohungbebe expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor for his support and mentorship, describing Professor Jimoh’s integrity and philosophy of life as exemplary.
He also extended his appreciation to past Vice-Chancellors of Kwara State University, Professor AbdulRasheed Na’Allah and the late Professor M.M. Akanbi, SAN, acknowledging that the opportunity to serve the university laid a strong foundation for his career.
Similarly, the Vice-Chancellor, accompanied by Principal Officers, was at the office of the new Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Mary Ronke Arinde.
Dr. Arinde, who was reassigned from the Tertiary Education Ministry, was recognized by Professor Jimoh for her significant contributions to Kwara State University.
In her response, Dr. Arinde expressed gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor and his team for the honour of their visit. She pledged her continued support to the university and emphasized that the visit would further inspire her to serve Kwara State diligently.