FORMER Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has extended warm birthday felicitations to Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, the Founder of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), praising his visionary leadership and enduring contributions to education.
News Point Nigeria reports that in a message shared on his official X page, Atiku described Professor Gwarzo as a transformative educationist whose commitment to academic excellence has continued to inspire and empower future generations across Nigeria and beyond.
“I felicitate with Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, Founder of Maryam Abacha American University, @MAAUNigeria, on the occasion of his birthday.
“His visionary leadership and commitment to educational excellence continues to inspire and empower future generations,” Atiku wrote.
The former presidential candidate further wished the renowned academic good health and many more years of impactful service to humanity and the education sector.
“I wish him good health and many more years of impactful service,” Atiku added.
Professor Gwarzo, a respected scholar and administrator, is widely acknowledged for his pioneering role in private tertiary education in Nigeria.
Under his leadership, Maryam Abacha American University has grown into a reputable institution, attracting students from different parts of Africa and contributing significantly to human capital development.
Atiku’s public recognition of Professor Gwarzo underscores the increasing national attention on education as a critical driver of development, as well as the role of private initiatives in complementing government efforts in the sector.
