A cross section of the matriculating students
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
The Borno State University (BOSU) has held its fourth matriculation ceremony for the 2022/2023 academic session .a
The grand ceremony took place at the University premises where the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Umar Kyari Sandabe , ably assisted by the DVC Admin, Prof. Fanna Inna Abdurrahman, DVC Academics Prof. Haruna Dlakwa, and the Registrar, Malam Zanna M. Kashim supervised the administering of matriculation oath to over two thousand six hundred and seventy-four newly admitted students.
In his matriculation address, the Vice Chancellor, BOSU, Prof. Umar kyari Sandabe spoke on the fast rate of development that took place within these four years looking back to the commencement of academic activities during the 2019/2020 session with only 647 students in four faculties.
The fourth matriculation he pointed out, signified that the university now has students across all levels in various departments.
He disclosed that, the NUC has given full accreditation to 28 programs out of the thirty presented, while two got interim accreditation in the accreditation exercise it conducted last year.
“As the university prepares to graduate its pioneer students this year, all hands are on deck to ensure that BOSU produced men and women of valor that would excel in their respective field of studies and contribute positively to the growth and development of the state and the country at large”, he was quoted as saying in a statement by Abba A. Massa, Information/Public Relations Officers, from the office of the Vice Chancellor, BOSU.
Prof. Sandabe advised the newly matriculated students to imbibe learning and reading culture, discipline, and stride for excellence, and to avoid contaminants behaviours.
He said that the university is a citadel of learning and therefore no any immoral and unethical behaviours will be tolerated. He said adequate security measures are in place to ensure safety adding also that, the university provides free shuttle bus service to the students to encourage them to study hard.
Prof. Sandabe, on behalf of the university’s council, senate, management, staff, and students, acknowledged the Executive Governor of Borno State, His Excellency Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum CON mni FNSE, whose commitment to the ideals and objectives of the university, is untiring.
He equally appreciated the Ministries of Higher Education and that of Finance as well as Deans, Directors, Heads of Department, Staff on sabbatical and visiting and all supporting staff for their untiring support which propelled the university to its present state.
The VC equally thanked private organizations and public agency that contributed with funds and other developmental projects such as TETFund, NNCP, and NEDC amongst others.
Highlight of the ceremony was the administering of matriculation oath on the new students by the University Registrar, Malam Zanna Mustapha Kashim.
Dignitaries at the event include the Chairman Governing Council BOSU Alh Dr Muhammadu Indimi, represented by a council member Prof. Abubakar Mustapha mni, the VC University of Maiduguri, Prof. Aliyu Shugaba represented by DVC Admin, Prof. Muh’d Laminu Mele,.
Others include the CMD UMTH Prof. Ahmed Ahijo represented by the Deputy CMAC (Research and Ethics) Prof. Faruk Baba, permanent secretary from Ministry of Higher Education Dr. Shettima Muhammed Maina, Representative of Ministry of Finance and Budget, District Head of Auno, Director/CEO Nigeria Arabic Village Ngala Prof. Ibrahim Muhammad and Representative of JAMB among others.
