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| office = Vice-Chancellor of [[University of Ilorin]] |
| office = 9th Vice-Chancellor of [[University of Ilorin]] |
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| term_start = 2012 |
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| predecessor = [[Is-haq Oloyede]] |
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| successor = [[Sulyman Age Abdulkareem]] |
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| birth_name = Abdul Ganiyu Ambali |
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| birth_place = [[Ilorin]], [[Kwara State]], Nigeria |
| birth_place = [[Ilorin]], [[Northern Nigeria|Northern Region]], [[British Nigeria]] (now in [[Kwara State]], Nigeria) |
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'''Abdul Ganiyu Ambali''' (born November |
'''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.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Vice-Chancellor|url=https://www.unilorin.edu.ng/index.php/the-vice-chancellor|website=www.unilorin.edu.ng|accessdate=14 May 2017|language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Tribute to Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, an uncommon leader @ 59. By Kunle Akogun {{!}} #Ilorin, #Kwara News {{!}} @IlorinInfo|url=http://www.ilorin.info/fullnews.php?id=19411|website=www.ilorin.info|accessdate=14 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-ambali-15782240/?ppe=1|title=LinkedIn|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Abdulganiyu Ambali – Google Scholar Citations|url=https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=xJ-QUz4AAAAJ&hl=en|website=scholar.google.com|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Prof. Abdulganiyu Ambali pagesepsitename%%|url=https://www.channelstv.com/tag/prof-abdulganiyu-ambali/|accessdate=12 August 2017|work=Channels Television}}</ref> |
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==Early life and education== |
==Early life and education== |
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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 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. |
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Abdul was awarded a scholarship from the Borno State government to pursue an undergraduate degree in veterinary medicine at the |
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. |
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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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iau-aiu.net/Abdul-Ganiyu-AMBALI|title=Abdul Ganiyu AMBALI |
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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iau-aiu.net/Abdul-Ganiyu-AMBALI|title=Abdul Ganiyu AMBALI – IAU|website=www.iau-aiu.net|access-date=2019-04-17}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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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), |
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. |
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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.<ref>{{cite news|title=Our target is to become Africa's best varsity – UNILORIN VC -|url=http://www.theeagleonline.com.ng/our-target-is-to-become-africas-best-varsity-unilorin-vc/|accessdate=14 May 2017|work=www.theeagleonline.com.ng}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali|url=http://akahitutors.org/entries/unilorin-2/vice-chancellor-university-of-ilorin-prof-abdulganiyu-ambali|website=akahitutors.org|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</ref> |
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".<ref>{{cite news|title=Our target is to become Africa's best varsity – UNILORIN VC -|url=http://www.theeagleonline.com.ng/our-target-is-to-become-africas-best-varsity-unilorin-vc/|accessdate=14 May 2017|work=www.theeagleonline.com.ng}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali|url=http://akahitutors.org/entries/unilorin-2/vice-chancellor-university-of-ilorin-prof-abdulganiyu-ambali|website=akahitutors.org|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</ref> |
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==National service== |
==National service== |
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Ambali served as the Collation Officer for 2015 Presidential election in Nigeria |
Ambali served as the Collation Officer for the 2015 Presidential election in Nigeria and Returning Officer for Governorship election for Niger State.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pulse.ng/communities/student/global-performers-standard-of-education-is-not-falling-in-nigeria-prof-ambali/69tb718|title=Standard of education is not falling in Nigeria — Prof Ambali|date=27 July 2015|website=www.pulse.ng|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-18}}</ref> |
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==Honours and awards== |
==Honours and awards== |
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*'''Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria''' |
*'''Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria''' |
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*'''Fellow of the Solar Energy Society of Nigeria''' |
*'''Fellow of the Solar Energy Society of Nigeria''' |
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*'''National Merit Award of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)''' by the Federal Government of Nigeria. |
*'''National Merit Award of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)''' by the Federal Government of Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blerf.org/index.php/biography/ambali-professor-abdul-ganiyu/|title=National Merit Award|last=Admin|date=17 April 2019|website=Biography Legacy and Research Foundation}}</ref> |
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==Controversy== |
==Controversy== |
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''[[Legit.ng|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. |
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A member of the committee Hon. Kehinde Odeneye was quoted as saying '' |
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".''<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ehiabhi|first1=Vincent|title=Read what Reps did to Unilorin VC yesterday over 2016 budget proposals|url=http://www.politics.naij.com/720452-read-reps-unilorin-vc-yesterday-2016-budget-proposals.html|accessdate=14 May 2017|work=Naij.com – Nigeria news.}}{{Dead link|date=May 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Ambali is married with children |
Ambali is married with children. His hobbies include playing football, watching wildlife films and listening to music. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:Ahmadu Bello University alumni]] |
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[[Category:Alumni of the University of Liverpool]] |
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Latest revision as of 20:12, 16 September 2024
Prof. Abdul Ganiyu Ambali | |
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| 9th Vice-Chancellor of University of Ilorin | |
| In office 2012–2017 | |
| Preceded by | Is-haq Oloyede |
| Succeeded by | Sulyman Age Abdulkareem |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Abdul Ganiyu Ambali 29 November 1957 Ilorin, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Kwara State, Nigeria) |
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| Occupation |
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| 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]
Early life and education
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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]
Controversy
[edit]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
[edit]Ambali is married with children. His hobbies include 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]