Senator Buhari inducted as FCPA fellow, named grand patron at Polytechnic Ibadan

Lawmaker representing Oyo North senatorial district, Senator Buhari AbdulFatai, PhD, was on Tuesday inducted as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria (FCPA) during the Institute’s 23rd induction ceremony held at the Assembly Hall of The Polytechnic, Ibadan.

The ceremony, presided over by the Registrar, Dr. Uche Dkereke, JP, FCPA, celebrated Senator Buhari’s contributions and advocacy in governance. Speaking on the occasion, the lawmaker described the event as a “profound moment of recognition” for his work in promoting effective governance.

Senator Buhari also delivered a lecture on “Local Government Autonomy,” a subject he described as close to his heart and fundamental to Nigeria’s development. He expressed his privilege in sharing his insights with a distinguished audience.

In addition, the senator was decorated as the Grand Patron of the Public Administration Department by the National Association of Public Administration Students (NAPAS), Ibadan Polytechnic Chapter. He noted that engaging with the students, whom he described as “bright future leaders,” was a highlight of the event.

Reflecting on the honours, Senator Buhari said they reinforced his commitment to championing effective, grassroots-driven governance in Nigeria and expressed gratitude to the Institute and student body for the recognition.