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To put the records straight, Dr. Kemi Emina was unanimously adopted as Chairman of the Committee set up to organize UIAA @ 65 at the Executive Council Meeting (ECM) of the Association. Dr. Salau Folaranmi was invited to attend that meeting but failed to show up. The choice of Dr. Emina to Chair the Committee for the Celebration of UIAA @ 65 was based on his track record of hardwork, credibility and integrity exhibited during his tenure as UIAA President 2014-2018 wherein he had successfully handled other ground shaking events in the past.The Worldwide Executive Council foundhim not only appropriate, but most suitable to be appointed Chairman of the Committee.
Rather than applaud the wise decision of Executive Council, Dr. Salau has decided to embark on an unnecessary, unreasonable, unwarranted and distractive journey, calculated at misleading the unsuspecting public and to malign the good name and reputation of Dr. Emina. The Association, indeed finds Dr Salau’s publication as a premeditated act aimed at soiling the UIAA as a body and also tarnishing the name of the highly respected former President of the Association who had served with distinction.
The Association also finds Dr. Salau’s action as an attempt to sever the Lagos State Branch from the National body. UIAA remains united in thought, vision and mission and would not tolerate any action by any person or branch aimed at causing disunity in the Association.
If Dr Salau had cared to find out the truth, he would have consulted the Secretariat Complex of the Association to find out the true situation of things rather than seek to defame Dr. Emina as well in addition to embarrassing the Association of which he claims to be a Branch which is a misnomer.
The Association recognizes in its organo-gramme, the office of Branch or Chapter Chairman at the state level. Viable branches and Chapters are spread across the six geopolitical regions of Nigeria.
Dr Salau has resorted to making libelous claims against the person of Dr. Emina based on his willful ignorance on the happenings at the UIAA Secretariat.
In spite of this unwarranted vituperation by Dr.Salau, the preparations will go on as planned and the Association will roll out its drums to celebrate its own landmarks including personages who have contributed to the development of UIAA and make an important statement about the journey so far.
Dr. Salau Folaranmi is here advised to desist from misinforming, misguiding and misdirecting the public against the Association generally. His libelous publication, doubtless to say is a target against the person of Dr. Kemi Emina.
The UIAA is committed to the development of its Alma mater, celebrating excellence and contributing to the overall wellbeing of its members and branches.
Long live the UIAA!!!
Professor Saawua Gabriel NYITYO
President, University of Ibadan Alumni Association worldwide
Dr. Sarah Akintola
Secretary
University of Ibadan Alumni Association worldwide.