From Shuaibu Zubair Tatu, Birnin Kebbi
Kebbi State-owned ABDULLAHI Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero, has conferred degrees on more than 7,000 graduates at its maiden convocation since establishment in 2006.
Those who graduated from 2010/2011 – 2023/2024 converged on the convocation arena on Saturday to receive degrees in their areas of specialisation.
The Visitor to the University, Governor Nasir Idris, who presided over the ceremony, was bestowed with a Doctorate Degree, Doctor of Education, (Honoris Causa), while Governor Dauda Lawal Dare of Zamfara State, present at the ceremony, received Doctor of Science degree, (Honoris Causa).
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state, represented by his deputy, was confered with the Doctorate degree of Engineering, (Honoris Causa), while the Governor of Sokoto State, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu received a Doctorate degree of Technology, (Honoris Causa).
The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar was confered with a Doctorate Degree of Computer, (Honoris Causa).
The Emir of Yauri, Dr. Muhammad Zayyanu ABDULLAHI, former Vice Chancellor, Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, was installed as the 1st Chancellor of the University at the convocation, by the Visitor, Governor Nasir Idris, who had earlier approved his appointment.
The Monarch expressed profound gratitude to the Governor for finding him worthy to be appointed Chancellor of the prestigious institution.
“I’m also acknowledging the untiring efforts of His Excellency to develop the education sector because education remains the bedrock of societal growth and development”,
“Education is not optional but essential, it’s transformative, great nations prioritize education”,
“I’m appealing to the government to restore teachers training institutions in the quest for quality education”, the Emir remarked.
The Pro Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, Dr. Haliru Bala Jikan Daudu, described the ABDULLAHI Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero, as a strong pillar of knowledge in the country.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Danshehu Bagudu Gwadangaji, thanked Governor Nasir Idris for providing the necessary material and financial support to improve infrastructure in the University and enhance its academic excellence.
“The Governor provided N450 million for the accreditation of the College of Health and Medical Sciences of the institution”,
“The varsity is fully digitalised to modern standard, making our students proud to be associated with it”,
“Our mission is to make it first class institution and put the University among the top 10 in the country, our admission has multiplied ten-fold, there’re now eight Facilities in addition to the College of Health and Medical Sciences”, Prof. Gwadangwaji said.
The Visitor, Governor Nasir Idris, affirmed commitment to the provision of regular support and finance to the University to maintain academic excellence.
“My administration has effected salary adjustment for the University staff, employed more academic and non academic staff, as well as converted 41 casual staff into permanent, pensionable appointment”,
“I provided N119 million to hold this convocation which is a milestone”,
“Education is the cornerstone of development, education remains the centre of our development agenda”, the Governor emphasised.
