It is celebration galore as some eminent Nigerians have received Doctorates in various disciplines and other academic honours during the 42nd Convocation and Golden Jubilee Anniversary ceremony of Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, which took place on Saturday, 6th September, 2025, at the Convocation Arena of the University.
The awardees include the former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Yahaya Abubakar; Dr. Aminu Daurawa, a renowned Islamic cleric and scholar; Professor Emeritus Dejo AbdulRahman; and Prof. Shehu Galadanci.
The grand occasion, hosted by Prof. Bashir Garba, the Vice Chancellor of the University, witnesses the attendance of distinguished intellectuals, both serving and retired. The President, Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is represented by the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad.
Other prominent personalities present are the Executive Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, FCNA; former Governor of Sokoto State, Sen. Aliyu Magatarda Wamakko; His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar lll; former INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega; all former Vice Chancellors of the institution; the Emir of Yauri, Dr. Zayyanu Abdullahi; Prof. Tijani Bande; Prof. A. A. Zuru; and Prof. Riskuwa, among others.
The Best Overall Student, from the Department of Microbiology, receives a prize from the Governor of Sokoto State as well as a reserved seat to perform the 2026 Hajj Pilgrimage to Makkah in Saudi Arabia. Also present are the Vice Chancellors of various universities including those of the University of Abuja, Zamfara State University, Iconic University, Federal University Birnin Kebbi, Sokoto State University, Shehu Shagari University of Education, Abdullahi Fodio University, Aliero, and Federal University Gusau, among others.
In his goodwill message, the JAMB Sokoto Zonal Coordinator, Mr. Ibrahim Muazu Hassan, represented by Mr. Sani Dabo, eulogises the Management of the University for keeping the hope of the founding fathers of the institution alive. He further states that honouring these distinguished personalities goes a long way towards upholding the good name which the noble institution stands for. He enjoins the graduands to continue to make the institution proud by contributing their quota to the larger society.
The highlight of the event is the display of several cultural and intellectual performances by the university community and family members of the graduands.
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