Report by ABDULLAHI JALALUDDEEN; Editing by BASIRAT MEMUDU
The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil has announced plans to confer honorary Doctorate Degrees on some prominent Nigerians in recognition of their selfless services to the nation.
The University’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Musa Tukur Yakasai, made the disclosure while briefing journalists on the preparations for the forthcoming fifth combined convocation of the university.
Prof. Yakasai revealed that notable Nigerians from different geo-political zones would be honored with Doctorate Degrees for their outstanding contributions to the nation.
The recipients include Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, Author Eze, Dr Adeniyi Raji (SAN), Alhaji Ado Mohammad Mustapha (Amasco), and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
The Vice Chancellor noted that the university has carefully selected these individuals based on their character and humanitarian services.
“During the convocation, the Chancellor of the university, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, would be reappointed as the university’s Chancellor for the second time.”
The Vice Chancellor announced that 18,000 students would be celebrated during the convocation ceremony, having graduated from the university in the last ten years to date.
He also assured that adequate security arrangements had been made to ensure the safety of lives and properties throughout the convocation ceremony and beyond.
Professor Musa Tukur Yakasai further stated that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf would be the visitor of the university during the ceremony.
He expressed his appreciation to the state government for providing all the needed logistics to ensure smooth conduct of the ceremony.
The Vice chancellor added that the Convocation would Kickstart on the 7th May 2025.
