By Kehinde Emmanuel, Ilorin
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has expressed deep sadness over the death of former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali.
In a condolence message issued by his spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, the Emir described the late Professor Ambali as an erudite scholar, accomplished administrator, and 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.