Kwara Gov, Emir of Ilorin mourn Prof. Ambali
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed shock and sadness over the news of the death of the Governing Council Chairman of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON).
“Beyond being a towering academic figure, Prof. Ambali was a great humanist, a leader with profound impact on the community, and an outstanding administrator,” the Governor says in a statement on Saturday morning.
Governor AbdulRazaq extends his commiserations to the Kwara State University (KWASU), University of Ilorin where he was its vice chancellor, the family, friends, and associates of the late academic on the loss.
He prays to Allaah to ease his account, widen and light up his grave, and bless him with al-jannah Firdaus. The Governor also asks Allaah to uphold the family upon goodness.
Also, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, expressed deep sadness over the passing of the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Abdulganiyu Ambali
In a condolence message issued by his Spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, the Emir described the deceased as an erudite scholar, accomplished administrator, and a pride of the Ilorin Emirate whose contributions to education and national development were immense and enduring.
Alhaji Sulu-Gambari added: “Professor Ambali was a man of uncommon intellect, humility, and discipline. As Vice-Chancellor, he repositioned the University of Ilorin as a centre of academic excellence and stability. His tenure was marked by peace, growth, and global recognition for the institution. He served Ilorin, Kwara State, and Nigeria with distinction.
“He was a worthy ambassador of the Emirate who never detached himself from his roots, community, and people. His counsel on matters of education, religion, and community development was always thoughtful and invaluable.”
The monarch extended his heartfelt condolences to the immediate and extended family of the deceased, the academic communities of both the University of Ilorin and Kwara State University, Malete, as well as the entire Ilorin Emirate over this painful loss.
Alhaji Sulu-Gambari prayed Almighty Allah to accept his good deeds, forgive his shortcomings, admit him to Al-Jannah Firdaus, and grant the family, colleagues, and associates the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
