Ansar-Ud-Deen appoints AGF Lateef Fagbemi as Summit University pro-chancellor

Ansar-Ud-Deen appoints AGF Lateef Fagbemi as Summit University pro-chancellor

The Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria has appointed the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), as the new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Summit University, Offa, Kwara State.

The appointment was formally announced on Thursday during a ceremony at the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation in Abuja, where the Society presented Fagbemi with his letter of appointment.

The presentation was led by the National President of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society and Visitor to Summit University, Prince Adeniji Kazeem (SAN), alongside members of the Society’s National Executive Committee. The delegation included Deputy National President, Dr. Ibrahim Adebayo Yusuf; Vice President (Northern States Council), Alhaji Najeem Yasin; First National Assistant Secretary, Dr. Sheu Luqman Sambo; Vice-Chancellor of Summit University, Prof. Musa Aibinu; Missioner of the Society’s Abuja Branch, Prof. Musa Olaofe; and Chairman of the Abuja Branch, Alhaji Kabiru Olaiyiwola.

Speaking during the ceremony, Kazeem described Fagbemi’s appointment as the outcome of a transparent, merit-based and unanimous decision of the Society’s National Executive Council. He said the appointment recognises the Attorney General’s distinguished legal career, decades of public service, professional integrity and unwavering commitment to the educational vision of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria.

According to him, Fagbemi’s extensive leadership experience will provide strategic direction for the university’s Governing Council while strengthening Summit University’s commitment to academic excellence, sound governance, cutting-edge research, innovation and character development.

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Kazeem also praised the Attorney General for his longstanding support for the Society’s educational programmes and institutions, particularly his contributions to the growth of Ansar-Ud-Deen in Kwara State and his continued commitment to advancing education across Nigeria.

Responding, Fagbemi expressed appreciation to the leadership of the Society for the confidence reposed in him, describing the appointment as a privilege and a call to greater service.

He pledged to discharge the responsibilities of his office with diligence, transparency and integrity, while working closely with the Governing Council, university management, staff, students and other stakeholders to advance the institution’s strategic objectives.

The Attorney General said he would support initiatives aimed at strengthening academic quality, institutional governance, research, innovation, infrastructure development and global competitiveness, ensuring that Summit University continues to produce graduates equipped to contribute meaningfully to national development.

Established by the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Summit University, Offa, is one of Nigeria’s fast-growing faith-based private universities. Since receiving its operating licence from the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2015, the institution has expanded its academic offerings across science, computing, engineering, management, humanities and social sciences while earning recognition for its emphasis on technology-driven education, entrepreneurship and moral values.

The university has also intensified efforts to broaden its academic footprint with plans to establish new colleges, including Law and Health Sciences, alongside increased investments in artificial intelligence, robotics, drone technology, digital innovation and industry partnerships. The expansion is aimed at positioning Summit University among Nigeria’s leading centres for research, innovation and workforce development.

As Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Fagbemi is expected to provide policy direction and strategic oversight that will guide the university’s next phase of growth, strengthen institutional governance and enhance its reputation within Nigeria and the global higher education community.

Ansar-Ud-Deen appoints AGF Lateef Fagbemi as Summit University pro-chancellor