By Sogbade Ayobami Aisha
The Department of Chemical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology organised a birthday celebration in honour of the immediate past Vice-Chancellor, Prof Sulyman Age AbdulKareem on Friday.
The celebrant, Professor Sulyman Age AbdulKareem, was introduced as an emeritus professor of chemical engineering, the first engineer vice chancellor of the University of Ilorin, and the immediate past vice-chancellor.
The programme held at the university auditorium registered the presence of the current Vice-Chancellor of the university, the former Deputy VC in Professor Abdulkareem’s tenure, Professor Malomo, and many others including notable guests.
The celebrant’s wife, Hajia Falilat Iyabode, the registrar, the immediate past registrar, professors, deans and directors, as well as the teaching and non-teaching staff of the university, were also recognised.
The Dean of the faculty of engineering, Prof. J.K Odusote in his address highlighted the Professor’s passion and dedication to materials development.
The current Vice-chancellor congratulated and extolled his predecessor. He invited the celebrant, his wife and other guests to unveil one of the key features of the event, the book: Materials Development in the Contemporary Time for Sustainable Development.
The book presented by Prof. O.O Ogunleye was launched at different prices by the guests present.