First Lady, Gov Buni, others receive honorary doctorates at FUGA’s maiden convocation (Pictures)

Story by Sa’adatu MAINA, Damaturu

The Federal University Gashua, Yobe State has held its maiden combined convocation ceremony, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s history.

The ceremony was graced by the Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, who was among six prominent personalities conferred with honorary doctorate degrees.

The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Maimuna Waziri, described the event as a celebration of academic achievement, institutional growth, and resilience at Federal University Gashua.

The university conferred honorary doctorate degrees on six distinguished individuals, including Governor Mai Mala Buni, who was awarded the Doctor of Public Administration (Honoris Causa).

Other recipients included Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawal, Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji, and Justice C.G. Wajid Muhammad, the Emir of Lafia.

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In his remarks, Governor Buni congratulated the university’s governing council, management, staff, and students on this historic occasion.

He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for establishing the Nigerian Education Loans Fund (NELFUND) and encouraged state tertiary institutions to explore entrepreneurial education to create employment opportunities for the youth.

The governor also expressed the state government’s willingness to partner with the university to support the development of its students.

In her remarks, Waziri noted that the university aims to be a centre of excellence contributing to Nigeria’s socio-economic development.

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“The ceremony marked a significant milestone for Federal University Gashua, highlighting the importance of collaboration and support from various stakeholders in achieving the university’s vision.

“With its maiden combined convocation ceremony, the university looks forward to a bright future ahead, driven by its commitment to academic excellence and community development,” the vice chancellor added.

The ceremony honoured 3,449 graduates from four faculties of the university.

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