AFUSTA honors Gov Idris with Honarary Degree of Education

AFUSTA honors Gov Idris with Honarary Degree of Education

By our Reporter 

Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero (AFUSTA), the premier university of Kebbi State, has conferred an Honorary Degree of Education on the Governor of Kebbi State, His Excellency, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the growth, stability and transformation of the institution and the education sector at large.

The award was announced by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Dr. Haliru Bala Jikan Daudu, during the investiture of the Chancellor and the Maiden Combined Convocation Ceremony for the award of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates for the 2010/2011 to 2023/2024 Academic Sessions, held at the university in Aliero on Saturday. 
Dr. Haliru Bala Jikan Daudu, while addressing the gathering, said the Governing Council approved the conferment of the honorary doctorate on Governor Nasir Idris in appreciation of his visionary leadership, consistent support and strategic interventions that have repositioned AFUSTA for academic excellence and institutional growth.

He noted that under Governor Idris’ administration, the university has witnessed renewed confidence, infrastructural development and improved academic standards, making the institution more responsive to national and global educational requirements.
Also speaking at the event, the Vice Chancellor of AFUSTA, Engr. Prof. DanShehu Bagudu Gwadangaji, highlighted the Governor’s decisive interventions that stabilized the university’s financial and administrative foundations, particularly the regularization and increment of staff salaries, which have made AFUSTA one of the highest-paying universities in the country.

Prof. Gwadangaji further revealed that Governor Idris approved a special grant of ₦450 million for the accreditation of the College of Health Sciences, a move that ensured the university’s medical programmes met national standards and secured their continued relevance and recognition.

He added that the Governor’s support also led to the extensive remodeling of student hostels, massive expansion in student admissions, and the achievement of perfect “100 over 100” scores in key accreditation exercises conducted by the National Universities Commission (NUC), affirming the university’s improved academic standing.

The Vice Chancellor also praised the Governor for providing funds to rehabilitate all university vehicles, which enabled the establishment of a free transportation system connecting the Aliero campus to Birnin Kebbi, Kalgo and Jega, thereby easing the movement of students and staff and reducing their financial burden.

In addition to Governor Nasir Idris, the Governing Council of AFUSTA also conferred honorary doctorate degrees on other eminent personalities for their contributions to leadership and national development. 

They include the Governor of Sokoto State, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto (Doctor of Technology); Governor of Zamfara State, Dr. Lawal Dauda Dare (Doctor of Science); Governor of Imo State, Dr. Hope Udozinma (Doctor of Engineering); and His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Saad Abubakar CFR (Doctor of Computing) among other distinguished personalities recognized for their service to society and the nation.

The Chancellor of AFUSTA, the Emir of Yauri, Dr. Muhammad Zayyanu Abdullahi, expressed gratitude to Governor Nasir Idris for the confidence reposed in him and reaffirmed the central role of education, teacher training and moral development in building a progressive and sustainable society.

The conferment of the Honorary Degree of Education on Governor Nasir Idris, therefore, stands as a fitting recognition of his unwavering commitment to strengthening educational institutions, promoting academic excellence and ensuring that AFUSTA remains a hub of learning, research and innovation in Kebbi State and beyond.

In his remarks, Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu, expressed appreciation to the institution for the honour. 

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustained support for AFUSTA in its quest for educational excellence, as well as his unwavering dedication to the development of the education sector.

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