The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon in Oyo State, Oba Francis Alao, has been appointed as Chancellor of Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS).
The traditional ruler was appointed by the immediate past Governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, a few days before he handed over to a new governor.
The appointment was conveyed in a letter addressed to the traditional ruler by a former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Professor Simon Ortuanya.
As Chancellor of the University, Oba Alao is saddled with the responsibility of advising and assisting the Vice-Chancellor of the university and providing leadership to the academic and nonacademic-related units of the institution.
He will also help the vice-chancellor in the overall planning, organising and control of activities in the institution.
Oba Francis Alao became the king of Orile-Igbon in 2017. The graduate of Accounting from the University of Liberia was a contractor before ascending the throne.
