Atiba University in Oyo town, Oyo State, has installed a former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Alfa Belgore, as its pioneer Chancellor.
The installation was held at the official launching of the private university.
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A representative of facilitator of the university, Prof. Olu Obafemi, said Justice Belgore was chosen because of his outstanding public service and rich contributions to Nigeria.
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Jstice Belgore described education as one of the greatest bedrocks of development.
The former CJN said it was the reason he accepted the offer.
He hailed the location in Oyo, describing it as appropriate because old Oyo Empire united ethnic groups and promoted education.
