The Cité Universitaire de Paris, a leading university ranked as the best university in France and 12th in the European continent, has honored Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, the President, Association of African Private Universities, (AAPU) with an award of excellence for his unparalleled contributions to education globally.
Prof. Gwarzo who is the President of MAAUN Group of Universities was presented with the prestigious award on Friday, 13th June, 2025 by the President of the University, Senator Jean Mac Sauve.
The presentation of the award which coincided with the 100th anniversary of the institution and hosting of a forum on the Internationalisation of African Higher Education and Research, was attended by academics of high repute from various institutions across the globe.
In his remarks, Senator Jean Mac Sauve said he’s happy with Prof. Gwarzo for making France proud in Africa being an alumnus in France.
While praising Prof. Gwarzo for investing in higher education, senator Jean Mac Sauve said Prof. Gwarzo deserves to be commended for his commitment to promoting the sector.
Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of Nigeria to UNESCO, Dr. Hajo Sani represented Nigeria at the occasion where she commended the University for finding Prof. Gwarzo worthy of the award while praising him for achieving the feat.
She noted that the prestigious recognition highlights Prof. Gwarzo’s dedication and commitment to advancing education and his impact on the entire academic community.
Dr. Hajo Sani who commended Prof. Gwarzo for investing hugely in higher education, further lauded him for single handedly establishing three universities in Nigeria reiterates that two of her children are beneficiaries of the universities.
In his remark at the occasion, Prof. Gwarzo expressed gratitude to the university for the honor bestowed upon him and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the cause of education beyond the borders of the African continent.
He, however, called on all African intellectuals who are resident abroad to return to Africa in order to contribute their quota towards the development of education in Africa , noting that the entire continent is still a virgin place that needs significant development.
The award, he said, would further inspire him in promoting global education and ensuring that the MAAUN Group of universities continues to lead in delivering quality education for the socio-economic development of the society.
The presentation of the award of excellence served as a tangible acknowledgment of Prof. Gwarzo’s outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to the development of higher education on the global stage.
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