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From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi
The Vice -Chancellor of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology Aliero (AFUSTA), Professor Danshehu Bagudu Gwadangaji, has disclosed that the released of N450 million to the University by the Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has really helped to hasten the accreditation of the College of Health and Medical Sciences of the institution.
Gwadangaji stated this during the maiden combined convocation of the institution involving over 7,000 graduands.
While speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, who thanked Governor Nasir Idris for providing the necessary material, noted that the financial support had improved the infrastructure facilities in the University and enhanced 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 a first class institution and put the university among the top 10 in the country. Our admission has multiplied ten-fold. There’re now eight faculties in addition to the College of Health and Medical Sciences,” Prof. Gwadangwaji said.
In his remarks, the Visitor, Governor Nasir Idris, promised his administration’s continued support to achieve academic excellence. He said: “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,” he stated.
Governor Idris, who presided over the ceremony as visitor, was bestowed with Doctor of Education (Honoris Causa), while his counterpart in Zamfara, Dauda Lawal, received Doctor of Science degree. Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state, represented by his deputy earned conferred Doctor of Engineering, (Honoris Causa) and Governor Sokoto State, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu, Doctor of Technology.
The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar was conferred Doctor Computer.
The Emir of Yauri, Dr. Muhammad Zayyanu Abdullahi, former Vice Chancellor, Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, was installed as the 1st Chancellor of the University.
