Abu zaria news on convocation 2017

Here are some news articles and updates on the 2017 Convocation ceremony of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria:

Convocation Ceremony

• The 2017 Convocation ceremony of ABU Zaria was held from November 27 to December 1, 2017. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The ceremony was attended by dignitaries, including the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, and other notable guests. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
• A total of 14,144 students graduated during the ceremony, with 12,144 receiving first degrees and 2,000 receiving higher degrees. (Source: Vanguard News)

Honorary Doctorates

• During the ceremony, the University conferred honorary doctorates on several individuals, including:
  • Professor Attahiru Jega, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), who was awarded a Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa). (Source: Premium Times)
  • Professor Mohammed Ajiya, a renowned scholar and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri, who was awarded a Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa). (Source: Daily Trust)
  • Alhaji Aliko Dangote, a business magnate and founder of the Dangote Group, who was awarded a Doctor of Business Administration (Honoris Causa). (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

Special Awards

• The University also presented special awards to outstanding students and staff members, including:
  • The Best Graduating Student in each faculty, who received awards and prizes. (Source: Vanguard News)
  • The University's Best Teacher, who was awarded a prize and a certificate. (Source: Daily Trust)

Convocation Address

• The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, delivered the convocation address, urging the graduating students to be good ambassadors of the University and to contribute positively to the development of their communities. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

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