The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has granted automatic foreign scholarship to the nine best graduating students of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil.
Yusuf announced the scholarship during the second investiture of the Chancellor and the 5th combined Convocation ceremony of the university held on Saturday in Wudil.
‘I wish to announce the state government’s decision to award foreign scholarships to all nine best graduating students, the governor said.
He said the students would be given the scholarship to enable them to further their studies in their various fields of study.
The governor, who is the visitor to the university, pledged to complete all ongoing projects being executed by the State government within the shortest possible time.
‘We are committed to completing all ongoing projects initiated by the previous administration in order to enhance the development and growth of the institution’, the governor said.
In his speech, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Mus Yakasai, said over 18,000 students graduated across various disciplines, covering seven combined graduating sets.
He said that of the number, 2,950 Postgraduate students are receiving their degrees and Diplomas.
He commended the State government under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the support he has been giving the university since his assumption of office on 29th May 2023.
A total of five Eminent Nigerians who distinguished themselves in various spheres of human endeavour were conferred with Honorary Doctorate Degrees (Honoris Causa).
The awardees included Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso, Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangal, Dr. Ahmed Adeniyi Raji SAN, Prince Engr. Arthur Ikpechukwu Eze and Alhaji Mustapha Ado Muhammad.
In his remark on behalf of other awardees, Senator Kwankwaso appreciated the university management for finding them worthy of the honour.
