Vice Chancellor of University of Maiduguri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, during the during a pre-convocation media press briefing at the Aliyu Shugaba Conference Hall, UNIMAID, Maiduguri
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
The Vice Chancellor of University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), Professor Aliyu Shugaba has said that the institution is set to hold its combined 24th Convocation ceremony on Saturday, where at total of 20,048 students will be graduating from the institution.
Prof. Shugaba said that out of the 20,048 graduating students from the regular undergraduate programmes, 6,940 are from Affiliated Colleges, and 3,032 from Center for Distance Learning (CDC) with statistics of Certificates and Diplomas recipients.
He disclosed this on Wednesday during a pre-convocation media press briefing at the Aliyu Shugaba Conference Hall , Muhammadu Indini International Conference Center , University of Maiduguri .
The VC said there is a total of 147 students that got First Class, out of which 86 came from the regular undergraduate programmes and 61 from affiliated colleges.
He added that the institution is also graduating a total of 1,698 post-graduate students comprising of113 Ph.Ds, 817 masters degree and 902 postgraduate diploma students.
He noted that the convocation activities started on Friday, the 10th of November with a Juma’at Friday special prayer session at the University Central Mosque, followed by an Inter-Denominational Church service at the Chapel of Grace while the convocation would hold on Sunday,12th of November, 2023.
According to him, the VC and other Principal Officers had on Monday the 12th inspected the venues and various project sites to be commissioned while the convocation lecture will be delivered by Professor Attahiru Jega, CON on the “Prospects and Challenges of Tertiary Education in Contemporary Nigeria” on Thursday 16th November 2023 at 4:00pm at the Muhammadu Indimi International Conference Centre.
Professor Shugaba said there will also be an Alumni Dinner/Award Night at 7.00pm at the El-Kanemi Hall On Friday the 17th of November 2023.
” The Chancellor will be invested at a convocation ceremony at the Convocation Square University of Maiduguri. Degrees, Diplomas Certificates and Prizes will be awarded to the graduands.
“While on Saturday, the 18th of November,at about 10.00am, the Abdul Samad Rabiu International Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will be commissioned, followed by a convocation ceremony for the award of Higher Degrees alongside the launching of an Endowment Fund which will be re-launched .
The VC explained that Honorary Doctorate degrees will be conferred on the four distinguished Personalities:, namely, the Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima GCON, His Royal Highness the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Umar Ibn Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi, Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman BUA Group and Alhaji Dr. Dahiru Bobbo, the former Registrar of the University of Maiduguri for their remarkable contributions to the University and society.
He added some Professors Emeriti, namely: Professor Abubakar Mustapha, Profeasor Muhammad Yerima Balla and Professor Bamidele R. Badejo will also be appointed at the Muhammadu Indimi Learning Centre, while guests will depart on Sunday the 19th of November,
“The University of Maiduguri, through its dedicated staff members and committed students, has continually strived to maintain a high standard of education and research. It is through their efforts that our institution has gained recognition for producing individuals who contribute significantly to various sectors and make a positive impact in society.
“As we commemorate the 24th Combined Convocation ceremony, it is important to acknowledge the profound impact the University of Maiduguri has had on the educational landscape of our nation.
” We take immense pride in noting that our graduates have excelled not only in Nigeria but also globally, making significant contributions in diverse fields such as medicine, engineering, social sciences, and humanities.
“I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all staff, and all those who have tirelessly worked behind the scenes to ensure the success of this convocation ceremony. Their dedication and commitment are invaluable to the growth and development of our esteemed institution.
“As we celebrate this convocation ceremony, we remain committed to further enhancing the quality of education and research offered by the University of Maiduguri. We are actively exploring partnerships and collaborations, both locally and internationally, to foster academic excellence, promote innovation, and address societal challenges.
“The University would be graduating a total of thirty three thousand, four hundred and twenty nine 33,429 students from the 2018/2019, 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 academic sessions,”Professor Aliyu said.
