MARYAM Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, on Wednesday, matriculated not fewer than 1,241 newly admitted students for the 2024/2025 Academic Session.
Our correspondent reports that out of the 1,241 new entrants, 100 were foreigners.
The matriculation ceremony, the fourth since the university was established in 2021, took place at the Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed Twin Lecture Theatre with guests, including parents, government functionaries, traditional title-holders and other well-wishers, who witnessed the event.
In his address at the occasion, the President of MAAUN, Prof. (Dr.) Mohammed Israr, said the event marked the official enrollment of the new students into the university academic programmes as approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
He congratulated the students for securing admission into the prestigious university and urged them to embrace self-discipline and pursue their studies with seriousness.
Prof. Israr said MAAUN has now come of age as it has a strategic vision to offer its students the best in cutting-edge research and service delivery in science, leadership and management.
He further added that the university matriculated 100 foreign students who are from Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Chad, Benin Republic, Sudan, Pakistan and Lebanon, noting that this has further proven MAAUN’s capacity to deliver the best to its students and the attraction it has gotten globally.
“The vision of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano, is a lofty one. I call on everyone to join the Founder of the university and his team of sound academics and intellectuals to see to the fulfilment and further expansion of the University,” he said.
In his address, the Founder of the MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, advised the new students to face their studies with seriousness as anyone who fails to measure up will be dismissed.
While calling on the matriculating students to be of good character, Prof. Gwarzo said they should be proud of being part of the MAAUN family because of what they stand to benefit from the university’s profound intellectual and material investments.
He said the university was committed to providing quality education to produce quality graduates who could become future leaders of the country.
In his goodwill message, the Vice President of Administration of MAAUN Maradi, Niger Republic, Dr. Shu’aibu Tanko, urged the students to be good ambassadors of MAAUN and Nigeria at large.
He stated that MAAUN not only impart knowledge but also equip students with the skills necessary to become self-reliant after graduation.
In their separate goodwill messages, some parents poured encomiums on the Founder and management of the university for their commitment to ensuring that students are not only academically sound but also good in character.
They, however, charged the matriculating students to have focus to actualise their dreams in life.
The Vice President of Administration, Dr. Habib Awais Abubakar, who led the proceedings during the matriculation ceremony, administered the Matriculation Oath to the new students.
Important dignitaries that graced the occasion included the Vice Chancellor, Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA), Prof. Armaya’u Bichi; Director, Africa Institute for Solutions and Development, Dr. Saluhu Muhammad, and Prof. Amina Salihi Bayero.
Other management staff from MAAUN were the Dean of School of Postgraduate Studies, Prof. Ahmad Maigari Ibrahim; the Director of Institute of Africa Higher Education Research and Innovation (IAHERI), Prof. Abubakar Sadiq, and the Director of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance, Dr. Nura A. Yaro.
Others were Vice President of Campus Life, Dr. Hamza Garba; Head of Human Resource, Hajiya Maimunat S. Bello; Head of MAAUN International Office, Engr. Bashir Garba; Dean of Schools, Chairs of Departments as well as other guests.
