The Worldwide Alumni Association Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo state, has honoured the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Sonnie Adagbonyin, with a prestigious Diamond award for the development of the institution.
The honour was bestowed on Adagbonyin during the 2022 end of year dinner and award night organised by the Benin branch of the association on Saturday night in Benin.
The award, presented to Adagbonyin, was in recognition of his doggedness, unbeatable records and commitment to the development and repositioning the institution.
According to the association, the award was aimed at ensuring collaborations between the vice chancellor and the association, chart a positive direction towards the growth of the university.
In his remarks, President of the association, Chief Fidelis Ogbejele, commended the vice chancellor for all he has done to reposition and restore sanity to the institution.
Ogbejele promise to use the national executive council of the association under his watch to work harmoniously with the university and state government to realise the dreams and objectives of the founding father Prof. Ambrose Alli.
Responding, the vice chancellor, Prof Sonnie Adagbonyin, Congratulated the president of the association and his team for a well deserved victory at the election.
Adagbonyin assured the association of management unflinching support and collaboration in all it activities
He commended the Benin branch of association for a well organised event and for finding him worthy for the award.
The Benin Branch Chairman, Comrade Friday Ehiorobo who, congratulated the Vice Chancellor for the award said, the award was given purely on merit, and thank him for finding time to come and Chair the occasion.
