* No fewer than 12,876 candidates finished various fields of studies in the institution – VC
* MAU has proven its mettle with excellence as a center of teaching, learning, research and community service since its establishment in 1981 – Fintiri
* It was why I personally led the advocacy for its conversion into a conventional university sometimes last year – Fintiri
* President Buhari has graciously approved the conversion of MAUTECH to conventional university, running of school of medical sciences, and work is in progress to open a teaching hospital in the state – Minister
* President Buhari pleged to ensure staff capacity building, rehabilitate old structures and building new ones – Minister
By Muhammad B Muhammad
Modibbo Adama University, MAU Yola, Adamawa state, northeast Nigeria, has presented certificates to 12,876 graduants for academic programmes in the last three sessions of 2018, 2019 and 2020.
The presentation was done during the 24th, 25th and 26th combined convocation ceremony held at the Senate Chamber of the University on Saturday.
The breakdown revealed bagged 131 first class degrees, 2,865 second class upper, 7,462 second class Lower, 2,141 third class and 277 pass degrees respectively.
Speaking at the event, Governor Ahmadu Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has described Modibbo Adama University (MAU) as an institution that has over the years built a reputation for excellence in learning, character, research and community services.
Fintiri has lauded the management of the institution for the olive branch it is extending to his administration.
“No doubt, the Modibbo Adama University, Yola has proven its mettle with excellence as a center of teaching, learning, research and community service since its establishment in 1981.
“It has equally traversed multiple historical epoch of note with cherished
interesting landmarks.
“These landmarks, which are evident in both institutional craft and nomenclature have not at any point made it falter away from its known tradition of excellence and pride in providing a calm environment that is rich in the tradition of knowledge,” Fintiri said.
The governor noted that from its days as Modibbo Adama Campus of the
University of Maiduguri; to Federal University of Technology, Yola (FUTY); to Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTECH); and now to Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, it has remained true to its creed; a creed which has continued to make it a preferred destination of learning and research.
“No wonder it has continued to attract a large number of applicants within Nigeria and neighbouring countries who annually seek admission into its
academic programmes.
“Its growth is astounding and phenomenal. Today, the University runs both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in seven schools.
“This leap has made everyone eager to be associated with the institution. It was why I personally led the advocacy for its conversion into a conventional university sometimes last year so that its mandate can be expanded to cover other courses that can be useful to the pressing needs of the State and the Country at large.
* I am eternally grateful that we championed that course and even more grateful that our collective request was graciously granted by the Visitor, President Muhammadu Buhari, who has always demonstrated goodwill to us in Adamawa State,” Fintiri said.
Also felicitating with the university community, the visitor to the university, president Muhammadu Buhari praised the institution for its doggedness to remain afloat despite the security challenges bedevilling the region.
The president who was represented by the minister of state education Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba said the federal government is working with the state government to ensure enrollment of more students into the university.
He noted that in order to attain that noble objective, Mr. President graciously approved the conversion of the institution to a conventional university.
Nwajuiba said the president has also graciously approved the running of school of medical sciences noting that work is also in progress to open a teaching hospital in the state so that the state can provide high level man power in the health sector.
The president also pleged to ensure building the capacity of both the academic and non academic staff of the institution as well as rehabilitating old structures and building new ones.
He urged the management of the university to complement the effort of the federal government by ensuring the proliferation of viable ventures through linkages and collaborations with industries and even international agencies.
The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof Abdullahi Liman Tukur in his remark said, no fewer than 12,876 candidates finished various fields of studies in the institution.