Adnan, AAG Foundation celebrate Prof. Gwarzo’s birthday in grand style

Adnan and Associates in collaboration with AAG Foundation on Monday organized
Inaugural Annual Public Lecture to commemorate the birthday of the Founder and President of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo.

The lecture with the theme: The Role of Social Media in Nation Building, attracted a number of dignitaries and other well wishers from within and outside Kano State.

Earlier in his remark, the convener, Adnan Mukhtar said the decision to organize the lecture was aimed at celebrating Prof. Gwarzo in a different way so that the public could understand who is Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo.

Mukhtar who lauded Prof. Gwarzo for his mentorship and contribution to the society, said the celebrant has dedicated and committed his life to the development of humanity through various ways.

He urged Nigerians especially the Youth to make effective use of social media in the right way to uplift their Socio-economic status.

In his paper presentation, Yushau A. Shuaibu, a renowned public relations guru and Publisher of PRNigeria, discussed the various ways social media enhances transparency, civil engagement, economic development, and community support.

Shuaibu recommended social media marketing strategies to push brands, increase brand awareness, and improve customer engagement.

Also in his remark, the chairman of the occasion, Dr. Sule Ya’u Sule, Department of Mass Communication, Bayero University, Kano, commended Prof. Gwarzo for establishing four private universities which would go along way in providing opportunities to many youths to further their studies.

He urged well-to-do individuals especially in northern part of the country to complement Prof. Gwarzo’s effort by establishing similar institutions.

In his remark, the Celebrant, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo represented by President of MAAUN, Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Israr urged leaders to emulate Prof. Gwarzo by supporting those in need, especially during these challenging times.

He emphasized the role of social media in raising awareness and fostering development while commending the organisers of the event.

In his brief remark, the Chairman AAG Foundation, Dr. Abdullahi Sufi Musa said the lecture was timely in view of the role social media plays in fostering national unity and national development if used positively.

Among the personalities that graced the occasion included the Vice Chancellor of Northwest University, Sokoto, Prof. Ahmed Maigari Ibrahim, Dr. Nura A. Yaro, Director, Academic Planning and Quality Assurance and Prof. Rayyan Garba.

Others were Engr. Bashir Garba, Head, Career Guidance, Training and Placement and Hajia Maimuna S. Bello, Head, Human Resource Unit of MAAUN.