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By El-Yakub Dabai, Birnin Kebbi
The Kebbi State Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero, has conferred an Honorary Degree of Education on Governor Nasir Idris, 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 repositioned the University for academic excellence and institutional growth.
He noted that under Governor Idris administration, the university had 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, 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 ranked AFUSTA as 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.
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.
The Chancellor of the University 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
In his remarks, Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, expressed appreciation to the institution for the honour, reaffirming 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.
Other awardees at the occasion included 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 III, (Doctor of Computing) among other distinguished personalities recognized for their service to society and the nation at large
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