UNILORIN Dept honours Carnegie fellow

The Department of Library and Information Sciences in the, Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences (CIS), University of Ilorin, has held a send-off party in honour of a Carnegie Fellow, Prof. I. S. Y. Ajiferuke, who served at the Department.

Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), who was represented by the Director, Centre for International Education (CIE), Prof. M.O. Ibrahim, said that the University is very happy with the fellow that brought him to the University and would want the link to continue, adding that  the University of Ilorin is keen on its internationalization drive.

In their separate remarks, staff , colleagues and friends of the Library and Information Sciences Department present at the event, eulogized the virtues of the honouree, who within 90 days of his stay, had contributed immensely to the academic growth of the University of Ilorin as a whole.

Dr. (Mrs.) A.O. Idowu described the honouree as accommodating, patient and unassuming, adding that he goes about his affairs in a gentle way. She however reminded the honouree that the University of Ilorin is a good University, where you do not say good bye but “you are always welcome back”.

In his remarks, the Chairman , Unilorin Bulletin Editorial Board , Dr. L.A. Azeez, commended the honouree's hard work, adding,“I don't know how someone can spend 90 days in a place and within the short time  became more popular than many he met on grand. I think it is about the innate quality he has. I encourage you (honouree) to continue in this way so that you can continue to be an academic celebrity”.

Earlier, the Head of the Department of  Library and Information Sciences, Dr. A.O. Issa, who appreciated Prof. Ajiferuke for accepting to come to the University, said that the honouree on arrival hit the ground running and has contributed immensely to the success story of the Postgraduate scholars in the Department.

In his response, Prof. Ajiferuke, said that his coming to the University is a win-win situation and not just a one-way-win situation, adding that it is a plus for scholars from any university to come to the University of Ilorin.

The Carnegie scholar, who disclosed that he enjoyed his stay in the University, added, “I am very happy that people appreciated what I have done and I also appreciated what I have got. I thank the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali  and his management team, the Librarian in particular, Dr. J.O. Omoniyi, the Dean of the Faculty, the Head of the Department of Library and Information Sciences, and other staff and students of the University for their accommodation and hospitality”.

Also present at the event were the University Librarian, Dr. J. O. Omoniyi, the Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Information Services, Prof. J.S. Sadiku; the former Dean of the Faculty, Prof. L.O. Aina; the Heads of the Departments of Telecommunications and Mass-Communication, staff of the Department of Library and Information Sciences, as well as staff and friends of the Department.