Abdul Ganiyu Ambali (born 29 November 1957) is a Nigerian academic, administrator and former vice chancellor of the University of Ilorin. Ambali was also former chairman of the Association of West African Universities (AWAU), and a recipient of one of Nigeria's highest honours, CON.[1][2][3][4][5]
Abdul Ganiyu Ambali was born in Ilorin, Kwara State to the family of Mall. Ambali Gidado and Mrs. Husseina Angulu. Ambali had his primary education at Pakata Primary School, Ilorin, he proceeded to McBride Secondary School Jalingo, (now Government Secondary School, Jalingo) in Taraba State, Nigeria. Abdul was awarded a scholarship from the Borno State government to pursue an undergraduate degree in veterinary medicine at the Ahmadu Bello University which he completed in 1981. He had his masters and Doctorate degree from the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom. Ambali became a Member of College of Veterinary Surgeons of Nigeria, (MCVSN) in 2004 and Fellow of College of Veterinary Surgeons of Nigeria (FCVSN) in 2009.[6]
CareerEdit
Abdul Ganiyu started his career as an Assistant at the University of Maiduguri immediately after his National service where he served with the Ministry of Rural & Community Development, Kano in 1982. Ambali became a Professor in 1995. He has served as a member of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN), Department of Livestock Services of the Federal Livestock Department, Federal Ministry of Agriculture, monitoring the accreditation of several institutions, industries and agencies. As the vice chancellor of the University of Ilorin, he stated that "his target for the university is for it to be the number one varsity in Africa".[7][8]
National serviceEdit
Ambali served as the Collation Officer for 2015 Presidential election in Nigeria and Returning Officer for Governorship election for Niger State.[9]
Honours and awardsEdit
Ambali was a recipient of several awards some of which includes
Distinguished Veterinarian Award, 2013, by the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA)
Fellow of Science Association of Nigeria (SAN)
Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria
Fellow of the Solar Energy Society of Nigeria
National Merit Award of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) by the Federal Government of Nigeria.[10]
ControversyEdit
Legit reported that he was walked out by House of Representatives Standing Committee on Tertiary Education and Services after failing to explain the amount allocated for several projects in 2015. The committee declined to take a look at the university's 2016 budget saying that of 2015 was shrouded in controversy. A member of the committee Hon. Kehinde Odeneye was quoted as saying "How many days were spent at the hotels and who were the guests you hosted? Then another N100 million for takeoff grant for new departments without actually telling us how many they are and the things needed for the takeoff. Also N50 million on workshops and seminars. This is apart from the training grants obtained. Then, there is maintenance of buildings which also is without details".[11]
Personal lifeEdit
Ambali is married with children, and his hobbies are playing football, watching wildlife films and listening to music.
ReferencesEdit
^"The Vice-Chancellor". www.unilorin.edu.ng. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
^"Tribute to Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, an uncommon leader @ 59. By Kunle Akogun | #Ilorin, #Kwara News | @IlorinInfo". www.ilorin.info. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
^"Abdulganiyu Ambali – Google Scholar Citations". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
^"Prof. Abdulganiyu Ambali pagesepsitename%%". Channels Television. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
^"Abdul Ganiyu AMBALI – IAU". www.iau-aiu.net. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
^"Our target is to become Africa's best varsity – UNILORIN VC -". www.theeagleonline.com.ng. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
^"Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali". akahitutors.org. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
^"Standard of education is not falling in Nigeria — Prof Ambali". www.pulse.ng. 27 July 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
^Admin (17 April 2019). "National Merit Award". Biography Legacy and Research Foundation.
^Ehiabhi, Vincent. "Read what Reps did to Unilorin VC yesterday over 2016 budget proposals". Naij.com – Nigeria news. Retrieved 14 May 2017.[permanent dead link]
October 17, 2023
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Abdul Ganiyu Ambali born 29 November 1957 is a Nigerian academic administrator and former vice chancellor of the University of Ilorin Ambali was also former chairman of the Association of West African Universities AWAU and a recipient of one of Nigeria s highest honours CON 1 2 3 4 5 Prof Abdul Ganiyu AmbaliVice Chancellor of University of IlorinPersonal detailsBornAbdul Ganiyu Ambali 1957 11 29 29 November 1957 age 65 Ilorin Northern Region British Nigeria now in Kwara State Nigeria Alma materAhmadu Bello University University of LiverpoolOccupationAcademic authorProfessionVeterinary Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 3 National service 4 Honours and awards 5 Controversy 6 Personal life 7 ReferencesEarly life and education EditAbdul Ganiyu Ambali was born in Ilorin Kwara State to the family of Mall Ambali Gidado and Mrs Husseina Angulu Ambali had his primary education at Pakata Primary School Ilorin he proceeded to McBride Secondary School Jalingo now Government Secondary School Jalingo in Taraba State Nigeria Abdul was awarded a scholarship from the Borno State government to pursue an undergraduate degree in veterinary medicine at the Ahmadu Bello University which he completed in 1981 He had his masters and Doctorate degree from the University of Liverpool United Kingdom Ambali became a Member of College of Veterinary Surgeons of Nigeria MCVSN in 2004 and Fellow of College of Veterinary Surgeons of Nigeria FCVSN in 2009 6 Career EditAbdul Ganiyu started his career as an Assistant at the University of Maiduguri immediately after his National service where he served with the Ministry of Rural amp Community Development Kano in 1982 Ambali became a Professor in 1995 He has served as a member of the National Universities Commission NUC Veterinary Council of Nigeria VCN Department of Livestock Services of the Federal Livestock Department Federal Ministry of Agriculture monitoring the accreditation of several institutions industries and agencies As the vice chancellor of the University of Ilorin he stated that his target for the university is for it to be the number one varsity in Africa 7 8 National service EditAmbali served as the Collation Officer for 2015 Presidential election in Nigeria and Returning Officer for Governorship election for Niger State 9 Honours and awards EditAmbali was a recipient of several awards some of which includes Distinguished Veterinarian Award 2013 by the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association NVMA Fellow of Science Association of Nigeria SAN Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria Fellow of the Solar Energy Society of Nigeria National Merit Award of Officer of the Order of the Niger OON by the Federal Government of Nigeria 10 Controversy EditLegit reported that he was walked out by House of Representatives Standing Committee on Tertiary Education and Services after failing to explain the amount allocated for several projects in 2015 The committee declined to take a look at the university s 2016 budget saying that of 2015 was shrouded in controversy A member of the committee Hon Kehinde Odeneye was quoted as saying How many days were spent at the hotels and who were the guests you hosted Then another N100 million for takeoff grant for new departments without actually telling us how many they are and the things needed for the takeoff Also N50 million on workshops and seminars This is apart from the training grants obtained Then there is maintenance of buildings which also is without details 11 Personal life EditAmbali is married with children and his hobbies are playing football watching wildlife films and listening to music References Edit The Vice Chancellor www unilorin edu ng Retrieved 14 May 2017 Tribute to Prof AbdulGaniyu Ambali an uncommon leader 59 By Kunle Akogun Ilorin Kwara News IlorinInfo www ilorin info Retrieved 14 May 2017 LinkedIn Retrieved 12 August 2017 Abdulganiyu Ambali Google Scholar Citations scholar google com Retrieved 12 August 2017 Prof Abdulganiyu Ambali pagesepsitename Channels Television Retrieved 12 August 2017 Abdul Ganiyu AMBALI IAU www iau aiu net Retrieved 17 April 2019 Our target is to become Africa s best varsity UNILORIN VC www theeagleonline com ng Retrieved 14 May 2017 Vice Chancellor University of Ilorin Prof AbdulGaniyu Ambali akahitutors org Retrieved 12 August 2017 Standard of education is not falling in Nigeria Prof Ambali www pulse ng 27 July 2015 Retrieved 18 April 2019 Admin 17 April 2019 National Merit Award Biography Legacy and Research Foundation Ehiabhi Vincent Read what Reps did to Unilorin VC yesterday over 2016 budget proposals Naij com Nigeria news Retrieved 14 May 2017 permanent dead link Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Abdul Ganiyu Ambali amp oldid 1177471646, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
