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NIPR Borno State Chapter Pays Advocacy Visit to BOSU Vice-Chancellor

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Borno State Chapter, has paid an advocacy and familiarisation visit to the Vice-Chancellor of Borno State University (BOSU), Professor Babagana Gutti.

Leading the delegation, the Chairman of the Chapter, Umar Mohammed Tijani, said the visit was to congratulate the Vice-Chancellor on his appointment as the second substantive Vice-Chancellor of the university and to familiarise the institute with the academic community. He said the Borno State Chapter of NIPR was revived earlier this year, and the visit marks its first advocacy engagement.

“Vice-Chancellor Sir, it is widely acknowledged across the state that you have repositioned BOSU, particularly through your commitment to digital transformation, which has placed the institution on a strong and progressive footing,” Tijani stated.

The chairman solicited the Vice-Chancellor’s support in furnishing the NIPR office with digital facilities, particularly solar power and internet connectivity. He also informed the Vice-Chancellor that NIPR would host its National Conference Week in Kaduna early next year and appealed for the university’s assistance with buses to convey delegates to the event.

In his response, Professor Babagana Gutti warmly welcomed the delegation, expressing delight at seeing some of his staff among the visitors. He used the forum to congratulate the newly appointed General Manager of Borno Radio Television (BRTV) Ali Maman Shuwa who was part of the delegation.

Professor Gutti reaffirmed the university’s commitment to collaboration, stressing that" BOSU belongs to everyone in the spirit of Town and Gown and therefore is always open to partnerships that will advance our mandate. Public Relations is a very important institution therefore, I assure you of maximum cooperation to achieve your goals,” he said.

The Vice-Chancellor promised to provide internet facilities to the NIPR office, while urging the chapter to put its other requests into writing for further consideration.

The climax of the visit was the formal induction of the Vice-Chancellor as a member of the NIPR Borno State Chapter, followed by a group photograph.

BOSU Delegation Congratulates Acting Vice-Chancellor of Al-Ansar University and Commissioner for Environment

The Deputy Vice Vice-Chancellor Administration) of Borno State University (BOSU), Professor Shettima Bulama Mustapha, on Thursday, led a high-powered delegation to Al-Ansar University to congratulate its Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Fanna Inna Abdurahman, on her recent appointment.

In his remarks, Professor Shettima Mustapha who represented the Vice Chancellor Professor Babagana Gutti, described the appointment of Professor Fanna—former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Central Administration) at BOSU—as well-deserved.

He noted that her dedication, excellence in academia, and commitment to hard work made her elevation unsurprising.

“On behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Babagana Gutti, who was unavoidably absent and the entire BOSU community, we congratulate you on this milestone. BOSU is proud of you, and we pray for your continued success in this new role and beyond,” he said.

Responding, Professor Fanna expressed gratitude to the BOSU leadership for the thoughtful visit. She said she was deeply honored and overwhelmed by the show of solidarity from her former colleagues.

She further commended the efforts of BOSU’s Deputy Vice-Chancellors and urged them to sustain their hard work. Professor Fanna also called on all members of both institutions to continue to support and pray for one another, emphasizing the importance of unity and collaboration for greater institutional success.

The delegation also paid a similar visit to the new Commissioner for the Environment, Engineer Mohammed Habib in his office at the Musa Usman Secretariat.

Professor Mustapha Bulama Shetima extolled the leadership qualities and legacy of the Commissioner while at BOSU and expressed optimism that he will bring to bear that expertise in his ministry.

The Commissioner Engineer Mohammed Habib, thanked the delegation and the Vice Chancellor Professor Babagana Gutti for identifying with him and for his support and cooperation while he was the Director of Works Physical Planning and Development at BOSU and assured that he will not let BOSU down. He said "my doors remain open at any time for consultation and advice as I am still part and percil of the University".

Among the delegation were the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics, Professor Shuaibu Garba Ngulde, Directors and Units head amongst others.