The Vice President Kashim Shettima has lauded the commitment of members of Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) to professionalism and excellence.
Shettima made the commendation when a delegation of AANI including members of the Executive Committee and former AANI Presidents Led by the National President, Ambassador Emmanuel Obi Okafor mni, visited him at State House Abuja.
He expressed appreciation for the visit and assured that prompt action would be taken to ensure the implementation of recommendations from senior executive courses, essentially as they underscores Nigeria’s significance on the African continent and the importance of collective efforts for national progress.
The Vice President also lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership and pledged to enhance the standard of NIPSS Kuru while addressing resource challenges.
Earlier, while expressing his courtesy the National President, AANI , Ambassador Emmanuel Obi Okafor mni, paid gratitude to Vice President Shettima, recognising his oversight role at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State.
He praised the Vice President’s transformational leadership style and outlined AANI’s role as an advocacy platform for policy recommendations and national unity. The association, he noted, comprises skilled professionals dedicated to national development.
Ambassador Okafor mni also discussed AANI ongoing collaboration with the Ministry of Defence to enhance security awareness across the country’s geopolitical zones.
He appealed for the Vice President’s support in maintaining NIPSS Kuru’s excellence through increased resources and emphasised the importance of implementing recommendations from senior executive courses.
Additionally, he proposed the establishment of a liaison desk at the Vice President’s office to facilitate communication between NIPSS Kuru, AANI, and the Vice Presidency.
The courtesy visit was attended by former AANI Presidents Major General Lawrence Onoja (rtd) mni and Alhaji Mohammed Gambo Umar mni, andAANI National President, Mrs. Olufunke Amos, AANI National Treasurer, Alhaji Samaila Umar Sifawa mni, AANI Financial Secretary, Mrs Maryamu Laka Madami mni.
Others in attendance were Brigadier General Sani Usman Kukasheka (rtd) mni, AANI National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Tijjani Inuwa Dutse mni, Legal Adviser, Dr Babatunde Moses Kayode mni, Assistant Secretary General of the association, Dr (Mrs.) Favour Ngozi mni, National Social and Welfare Secretary, and Alhaji Muhammad Nasir Ladan mni, the Director of Administration at the AANI National Secretariat.