The First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. has donated a sum of N5 million to the University of Ilorin towards the success of its forthcoming 29th Founder's Day and Convocation Ceremonies.
Presenting the cheque for the amount to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, last Friday (October 4, 2013) on behalf of the bank's management, the Group Head, Public Sector, Mr. Babatunde Salami, said that the bank was “happy to be a major partner in the success of the annual Convocation of the University and we would always be willing to support the University in her landmark and developmental projects towards the development of the institution as we are currently doing in other institutions.”
Mr. Salami thanked the University management for allowing the bank to render financial services to the institution, saying, “We believe that this symbiotic partnership will engender excellent financial services to the entire University community.
He however disclosed that First Bank was seeking further partnership with the University in developmental projects such as infrastructure and welfare loan for staff mortgage financing.
In his response, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali, thanked the bank for consistently supporting the University, saying,“You are always the first to call on us and offer support especially during our Convocations. You have been and continue to be a good friend of the University. We appreciate what you have given to us.”
Assuring the bank that the money would be properly utilised, Prof. Ambali commended the proposed mortgage finance package put in place by the bank, noting that the University places high premium on staff welfare.
Other members of the bank's team that visited the Vice-Chancellor were: Mrs. Abimbola B. Olanipekun, Mr. Faleye A. Shola, and Mr. Gegele Abdullahi.
With the Vice-Chancellor to receive the team were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. Yisa Fakunle; a member of the University Governing Council, Prof. Y. A. Quadri; the Chairman of the Ceremonials Committee, Prof. J. O. Atteh; the Bursar, Mr. Abiodun Saka Yusuf; the Librarian, Dr. J. O. Omoniyi; the Director of Works, Mr. M. S. Sanni; the Deputy Bursar, Mr. B. O. Badmus; and the Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun.
