Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, on Wednesday matriculated no fewer than 1, 241 newly admitted students for the 2024/ 2025 Academic Session.
The matriculation ceremony, the fourth since the university was established in 2021, took place at the Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed Twin Lecture Theatre.
The students were matriculated into seven schools, which include the Schools of Computing, Medicine, Law, Nursing Sciences, Health Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Social and Management Sciences.
During the event, invited guests, including parents, government functionaries, traditional title holders and other well wishers witnessed the event.
In his address at the occasion, the President of MAAUN, Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Israr said the event marks the official enrollment of the new students into the university academic program as approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
He congratulated the students for securing admission into the prestigious university and urged them to embrace self-discipline and pursue their studies with seriousness.
Prof. Israr said MAAUN has now come of age as it has a strategic vision to offer its students the best in cutting edge research and service delivery in science, leadership and management.
“The vision of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano, is a lofty one. I call on everyone to join the Founder of the university and his team of sound academics and intellectuals to see to the fulfillment and further expansion of the University, ” he said.
In his address, the Founder of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, advised the matriculating students to face their studies with seriousness as any one who fails to measure up will be dismissed.
While calling on the matriculating students to be of good character, Prof. Gwarzo said they should be proud of being a part of the MAAUN family in view of what they stand to benefit from the university’s profound intellectual and material investments.
He said the university is committed to providing quality education so as to produce quality graduates who could become future leaders of the country.
In his goodwill message, the Vice President Administration of MAAUN Maradi, Niger Republic, Dr. Shu’aibu Tanko, urged the students to be good ambassadors of MAAUN and Nigeria at large.
He stated that MAAUN not only imparts knowledge but also equips students with the skills necessary to become self-reliant after graduation.
In their separate goodwill messages, some parents poured encomiums on the Founder and management of the university for their commitment to ensure that students are not only academically sound, but also good in character.
They however charged the matriculating students to have focus so as to actualise their dream in life.
The Vice President Administration, Dr. Habib Awais Abubakar who led the proceedings during the matriculation ceremony, administered the matriculation Oath to the new students.
Important dignitaries that graced the occasion include, the VC Federal University Dutsinma, Prof. Armaya’u Bichi, Director, Africa Institute for Solutions and Development, Dr. Saluhu Muhammad and Prof. Amina S. Bayero.
Other management staff from MAAUN were the Dean, School of postgraduate, Prof. Ahmad Maigari Ibrahim, Director, Institute of Africa Higher Education Research and Innovation (IAHERI), Prof. Abubakar Sadiq Haruna and Director Academic Planning and Quality Assurance, Dr. Nura A. Yaro.
Others were Vice President Campus Life, Dr. Hamza Garba and Head, MAAUN International Office, Engr. Bashir Garba, Deans of Schools, Chairs of Departments as well as other invited guests.
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