Abdul Ganiyu Ambali

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Prof.
Abdul Ganiyu Ambali
9th Vice-Chancellor of University of Ilorin
In office
2012–2017
Occupation
  • Academic
  • author
Profession Veterinary

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]

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Early life and education

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]

Career

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 service

Ambali served as the Collation Officer for the 2015 Presidential election in Nigeria and Returning Officer for Governorship election for Niger State. [9]

Honours and awards

Ambali was a recipient of several awards some of which includes

Controversy

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 life

Ambali is married with children. His hobbies include playing football, watching wildlife films and listening to music.

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  11. ↑ 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 ]
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