Founder and Chairman of LUBCON, makers of the Lubcon brand of lubricants, Jani Ibrahim, has been honoured with a honorary Doctorate Degree (PhD) by Al-Hikmah University in Ilorin, Kwara State for his inspiring accomplishments in engineering, scholarships and public service.
Jani Ibrahim is also the 1st Deputy President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA).
He was honoured on the occasion of the 20th Convocation ceremony of the institution which had Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum as its anniversary lecturer.
In a felicitation message by the President of the Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), Ambassador E O Okafor, and signed by the Publicity Secretary, Brigadier General SK Usman, on behalf of the National Executive Committee and the entire members of the association, congratulated Alhaji Jani, who is also a former President, and an outstanding entrepreneur.
According to AANI,
“This well-deserved recognition bears eloquent testimony to your exceptional contributions to national development, your commitment to the values of leadership, excellence, and dedication to uplifting society through engineering, public service and impactful mentorship.
“As a revered leader within AANI and beyond, your achievements continue to inspire and set a remarkable example for others to emulate. The conferment of this prestigious award by Al-Hikmah University Ilorin further portrays your enduring legacy of service to humanity and accomplishment in various spheres of endeavours.
“Therefore AANI congratulates you and celebrates this milestone with you, your family, and your well-wishers, as we pray for more successes, good health, and greater contributions to our nation and humanity.”
The Vice Chancellor of the fast growing Islamic University, Professor Noah Yusuf extolled the virtues of Jani Ibrahim in business and in public service, adding that outstanding men and women of integrity are those deserving of the institution’s honour.
In his address, Governor Zulum of Borno State charged faith-based institutions to produce graduates trained in spirituality and morality to help Nigeria overcome its current moral decadence and social vices.