…Celebrates Prof. Adebayo Williams @70
By Mohammed Mohammed
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday approved the appointment of Fatima Waziri- Azi, as Director General (DG) of the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) .
The appointment is sequel to a recommendation of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, who expressed the “urgent need for the Ministry to intensify on the existing capacity in the NAPTIP in order to achieve its key result areas as identified.”
She added that the recommendation of Fatima Waziri-Azi was based on her “pedigree, vast experience and proven track record to drive the agency forward and consolidate on what has been achieved so far.”
A former Head of Department of Public Law at the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Waziri-Azi, is a Women’s Right advocate, a campaigner against domestic and sexual based violence and an expert in Rule of Law.
Meanwhile, the President rejoices with globally recognized essayist, academic and author, Prof. Adebayo Williams, as he turns 70 tomorrow September 9.
He salutes the almost 50 years of scholarship, university teaching, and contribution to public discourse that Prof Williams has tucked under his belt, extolling him for being a source of inspiration to the younger generation, and a pride to the country.
Noting that the multiple award-winning writer, after years of teaching at the then University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife) took his intellectual prowess to Europe and America for many decades, President Buhari says Prof Williams has used his God-given endowments for the good of humanity round the globe.
Rejoicing with the Williams family, the academia, friends and acquaintances of the celebrated writer and teacher, the President wishes Prof Williams longer life, good health and greater contribution to scholarship and sharing of knowledge.
He encourages the newspaper columnist not to relent in addressing issues of governance very crucial to Nigeria and Africa.
