By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman has again been conferred with Exemplary Leadership Award as a Muslim Ambassador in Public Service.
The award which was in recognition of his tremendous efforts towards the upliftment of Islam in the Polytechnic and beyond was presented to him at the 2nd Edition of the Pre– Ramadan Public Lecture organised by Polytechnic Muslim Staff Welfare Scheme held at the Hall ‘A ‘ Main Campus, Lokoja.
The President of the Muslim Staff Welfare Scheme, Arc. Isah O. Suleiman, noted that Dr. Usman was also recognised for his unwavering commitment and dedication to promoting Islamic values of tolerance, peace, and coexistence.
He commended Dr. Usman’s immense contribution and dedication in transforming the Polytechnic and for creatively managing the religious and ethnic diversities of the Polytechnic Community.
He commended the creative approach adopted in resolving the lingering sectarian crises among the Muslim students and the renovation of the Polytechnic Masjid.
Shaykh Dr. Adam Muhammad
Sanni, who was the Guest Lecturer at the event emphasised the need for all Muslims to be abreast of the Holy month of Ramadan.
Dr. Sanni whose lecture was on “Preserving the Gains and Lessons of the Blessed Month of Ramadan” noted that any act of worship in the month would attract multiple rewards which has made it important for Muslim Ummah to strive for more good deeds in the sacred month.
The Chairman of the occasion Professor Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu, Vice chancellor Confluence University of Science Technology, Osara, ably represented by Alhaji Muhammad Baba Sadiq appreciated the Rector and applauded the leadership of Muslim Staff Welfare Scheme for initiating the pre–Ramadan lecture series.
Earlier, the Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Dr. Salisu Usman lauded the dedication of Muslim Staff Welfare Scheme towards serving God and the Polytechnic community with zero interest rate through its cooperative society.
In his words, “I have always enjoyed attending events where the focus is on spiritual growth and the promotion of Islamic values, and that the Muslim Staff Welfare Scheme has been a shining example of this.”
He reaffirmed his commitment to serving the Muslim Community at Kogi State Polytechnic as well as ensuring that the Polytechnic mosque receives necessary support for its beautification that would not only be a source of pride for the community, but would also be a beacon of inspiration and guidance to the Muslim Ummah.
