BUK to graduate 8,769 students @ 39th convocation
A total of 8,769 students will graduate at the 39th Convocation of the Bayero University,Kano(BUK) scheduled for between February 12 and February 15.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof.Sagir Abbas, said this on Monday while addressing journalists on preparations for the hosting of the event.
Abbas said the convocation would hold in a staggered manner from Wednesday,February 12,to Saturday, February 15,2025.
Abbas said the event promised to be a momentous occasion, honoring the achievements of its students and distinguished individuals.
He said the first day of the ceremony would see 4,402 graduands from eleven faculties receiving their degrees, diplomas and certificates.
“This marks a significant achievement for the university, which has been committed to providing quality education to its students,” he said.
On the the second day of the event he said, 4,367 graduands from seven faculties would graduate.
“The highlights of this day include:
176 First Class degrees, 275 PhDs, 2,590 Masters Degrees and 535 Postgraduate Diplomas.
“These impressive numbers demonstrate the university’s commitment to academic excellence and its students’ hard work and dedication,” the vice chancellor said.
He also disclosed that the Convocation Lecture would be delivered by Khalil Sulaiman Halilu, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NACENI,and the title of the lecture is: “Innovation and Entrepreneurship: A Pathway to National Development.”
“The Chairman of the Convocation Lecture is the Hon.Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Jeofrey Nnaji.
On the last day of the ceremony,he said, the university would confer Honorary Degrees on two distinguished Nigerians:former Governor of Kano State,Col. Sani Bello (rtd) and Alhaji Auwalu Abdullahi Rano,a Kano-based business mogul and philanthropist.
“Additionally, the 39th Convocation will witness the awarding of Emeritus Professor titles to three distinguished retired Professors.
“These are:Prof. Garba Dahuwa Azare,Prof. Julius Afolabi Falola and Prof. Musa Mohammed Borodo,” Abbas added.
