WorldStage Newsonline— As part of efforts to facilitate tracking of vehicles and promote the image of Nigeria internationally, the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Zaria has established an Intelligence Transport System (ITS) unit in Vienna, Austria to trace the movement of stolen vehicles from Nigeria.
The Acting Director-General, Dr Abimbola Odumosu made the disclosure during a send-forth organised in honour of his predecessor, Dr Aminu Musa-Yusuf, on Thursday in Zaria, Kaduna State.
He listed the establishment of new departments and affiliation of the institute’s postgraduate programmes to Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria as other fits achieved by Musa-Yusuf’s administration.
“Today we are celebrating an administrator par excellence, a silent achiever, whose name has been indelibly etched in the annals of history.
“NITT hopes to continue to benefit from his intellectual capacity through consultation,’’ Odumosu said.
According to him, the outgoing D-G will be remembered for his calm, jovial and unassuming personality which created an atmosphere of cordiality and friendship among staff.
In his speech, the Chairman, Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes and Associated Institutions (SSAUTHRIAI), Mr Joseph Nashakyaa appreciated the former D-G for his laudable achievements.
Nashakyaa said the association lauded the efforts of the Institute for a peaceful transition to the most senior director in compliance with the handing-over ethical process.
“We view the exit of Dr Musa-Yusuf as glorious.
“It will be foolhardy to attempt to summarise his qualities and good works.
“However, it must be mentioned that he led largely by example, coming to the office before everyone even as a D-G.
“His leadership witnessed the raising of human capacity of the institute to higher heights,’’ he said.
