With immense joy and heartfelt admiration, I felicitate with a mother, mentor, humanist per excellent, and an academic trailblazer, Professor Ohiare-Udebu Maryanne Fatimah, on her well-deserved promotion to the enviable and prestigious rank of Professor, officially conferred on the 9th of September, 2025, by the Governing Council of the University of Abuja.
This remarkable achievement is not only a personal triumph but also a resounding testament to your years of hard work, resilience, sacrifice, and exceptional contributions to scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and community service. You have consistently embodied the true spirit of academic excellence, nurturing countless students, guiding colleagues, and providing motherly counsel with humility, patience, and uncommon wisdom.
Your promotion is a source of pride, not only to the University of Abuja but also to the academic community in Nigeria and beyond. It is an inspiration to all who look up to you, especially those of us who have been privileged to drink from the fountain of your knowledge, kindness, and mentorship. Indeed, you represent a shining example of what dedication, perseverance, and humanity can accomplish.
As you step into this new chapter of your distinguished career, I pray that the Almighty continues to strengthen you, crown your efforts with more remarkable accomplishments, and grant you the grace to keep impacting lives and shaping destinies for the betterment of society.
Once again, congratulations, Prof. Your story is an inspiration, and your journey is a testimony that diligence, consistency, and selfless service never go unrewarded.
With highest regards and warmest felicitations,
Your son and Mentee
Dr. Rauf Olaiya Sarafadeen- Kunle