Egbewole Congratulates Oloyede on New Title and Anniversary
Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, the vice chancellor of the University of Ilorin, congratulated Prof. Emeritus Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede on his turbaning as Kuliyan Sokoto on November 1, 2026, by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Saad Abubakar. Egbewole also extended his congratulations to the Sultan on the occasion of his 20th anniversary on the Caliphate throne.
He expressed gratitude for the recognition of Prof. Emeritus Oloyede, who served as vice chancellor from 2007 to 2012, and acknowledged his contributions as the immediate past Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Egbewole described Oloyede as a distinguished public servant and a symbol of hope for national rebirth, emphasizing that the title reflects Oloyede's significant contributions to education, community service, and humanitarian efforts.
He wished Oloyede a long and fruitful reign in his new traditional role.
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