The Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria has formally presented a Letter of Appointment to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, appointing him as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Summit University.
The presentation took place on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the Office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice in Abuja.
The appointment letter was presented by the National President of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society and Visitor to Summit University, Prince Mosediq Adeniji Kazeem, SAN, FCArb, who led a delegation comprising members of the Society’s National Executive Committee and officials of the university.
Other members of the delegation included the 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, Professor Musa Aibinu; Missioner of the Society’s Abuja Branch, Professor Musa Olaofe; and Chairman of the Abuja Branch, Alhaji Kabiru Olaiyiwola.
Speaking during the presentation, Prince Adeniji Kazeem said the appointment followed a transparent and merit-based selection process conducted by the Society’s National Executive Council after the office of the Pro-Chancellor became vacant.
He explained that the Council unanimously approved Prince Fagbemi’s appointment in recognition of his distinguished legal career, exemplary record in public service, integrity and unwavering commitment to the ideals and educational vision of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society.
According to him, the Society is confident that the Attorney General’s extensive experience and leadership qualities will provide strategic direction for the Governing Council and further strengthen Summit University’s pursuit of academic excellence, sound governance, research, innovation and character development.
Kazeem also commended Fagbemi for his longstanding support for the Society’s programmes and institutions, particularly his contributions to the growth of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society in Kwara State and his commitment to educational development in Nigeria.
Responding, Prince Fagbemi expressed gratitude to the leadership of the Society for finding him worthy of the appointment and the confidence reposed in him.
He pledged to discharge the responsibilities of his new office with diligence, integrity and dedication, assuring members of the Society that he would work closely with the Governing Council, the university management and other stakeholders to advance the strategic vision of Summit University.
Established by the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Summit University, Offa, has continued to build its reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading faith-based universities, with a focus on academic excellence, moral discipline, innovation and service to humanity.
The Society also reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the university’s governance structure and sustaining its growth as a globally competitive institution of higher learning.
