• President congratulates Shinkafi-Bagudu on historic UICC presidency
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has eulogised the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, on today’s celebration of his 70th birthday.
The President also congratulated a renowned paediatrician and wife of former Kebbi State governor, Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, on her election as President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).
The Geneva-based UICC was founded in 1933 and has more than 1,100 member organisations in over 170 countries and territories.
In separate statements yesterday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised the two eminent Nigerians for their achievements in their fields of specialisation.
“As Professor Is-haq Oloyede turns 70, I pay a special tribute to this astute administrator, educator, author, and scholar, currently the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Registrar.
“As the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin), Prof. Oloyede’s invaluable contributions to the nation through academia and public-sector administration have significantly impacted the academic community.
“His impactful tenure at the University of Ilorin, during which he introduced landmark ideas and innovations that helped the institution attain enviable heights, is on record.
“Through patriotic dedication and commitment to his craft, Prof. Oloyede imparted knowledge and character to thousands of students who underwent his teaching during his glorious and impactful academic career.
“Indeed, the bedrock of development lies in education. Developing nations, including Nigeria, are in dire need of more scholars like Prof. Oloyede. His selfless sacrifices and innovative approaches to learning and leadership give hope for a brighter future.
“Perhaps more remarkable is Prof. Oloyede’s transformative leadership at JAMB. He pioneered and sustained a series of reforms and technological innovations that have made the admission process in Nigeria transparent and credible.
“In his eight years of stewardship at the board, thus far, Prof. Oloyede has demonstrated an uncommon commitment to financial integrity and accountability in public service. He has also raised the bar in administration and management.
“I am proud of Prof. Oloyede’s accomplishments.”
Also, President Tinubu praised Dr. Shinkafi-Bagudu’s invaluable services to Kebbi State and Nigeria, highlighting her stewardship as Chairperson of the First Ladies Cancer Initiative and contributions to establishing the Kebbi State Strategic Plan for Cancer Control.
“The President underscores the historic significance of Dr. Shinkafi-Bagudu’s election on October 8 as the first African and the fifth woman to lead the global cancer control organisation.
“The President notes that her election attests to her competence and character and affirms the enormous talents that abound in Nigeria.
“President Tinubu describes Shinkafi-Bagudu’s ascension in the organisation as a landmark achievement and a testament to Nigeria’s growing influence in global health leadership.
“President Tinubu recalls Dr. Shinkafi-Bagudu’s invaluable services to Kebbi State and the country, for which Nigeria is deeply grateful…
“Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu founded the Medicaid Cancer Foundation. She is also a Senior Advisor to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare and Vice Chair of Nigeria’s National Taskforce on Cervical Cancer Elimination.
“Through the Federal Ministry of Health and international partnerships, Nigeria has successfully vaccinated 12 million girls against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a leading cause of cervical cancer…
“President Tinubu expresses confidence in Dr. Shinkafi-Bagudu’s ability to use her new office and leadership to improve cancer control and global health,” the statement said.
