The International Academic and Management Association (IAMA) India, has honored the Founder and President MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo with a prestigious EDUPRENEUR OF THE YEAR award.
As the first African to establish four universities, Prof. Gwarzo was honored for his outstanding contributions to the education sector.
IAMA, based in Delhi, India, is a private, not-for-profit membership organization that operates on the principle that recognizes education as a fundamental right for all.
The organization advocates for qualitative, affordable, inclusive, borderless, and industry-centric education, which is in tandem with Prof. Gwarzo’s vision.
The presentation of the award was held on Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 during the 3rd edition of the World Education and Business Conclave and Awards 2024.
Prof. Gwarzo was ably represented at the occasion by the President of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Israr.
The decision by the IAMA to honor Prof. Gwarzo was also in recognition of his unwavering commitment to empowering the youth to actualize their dreams through acquisition of sound education.
The award will inspire Prof. Gwarzo to further his efforts in promoting global education and ensure that the MAAUN Group of universities continues to deliver quality education for the development of mankind.