Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has appointed the third richest woman in African, Folorunso Alakija, as Chancellor of Osun State University, Osogbo.
The governor, issued a statement by his spokesperson, Semiu Okanlawon, said "pursuant to the provisions of clause 5(8) of the first schedule to the Osun State University (Establishment) Law, 2006, Mr. Aregbesola is privileged to appointment Mrs. Alakija as the Chancellor of the University".
The appointment, takes immediate effect will be for a period of five years.
Mr. Aregbesola, while congratulating the new Chancellor, said Mrs. Alakija's antecedent and sterling qualities as a God-fearing woman, a person of honour, integrity and successful business woman would no doubt impact positively on the running of Osun State University.
We wish her all the best in her new role.
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