The president of the Association of African Private Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar-Gwarzo, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to Baba-Ahmed University, Kano, to engage in discussions on the development and advancement of private universities in Africa.
Mr Gwarzo led a distinguished delegation from Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, MAAUN, accompanied by the President of MAAUN, Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Israr as well as top management staff of the University.
Upon arrival, the delegation was warmly received at the university’s open theater by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adamu Tanko Idris, along with members of the university’s staff and student body.
Earlier in his remark, the Vice-Chancellor expressed profound appreciation to Prof. Gwarzo for his outstanding contributions to education and humanity, not only in Nigeria but across the African continent.
Mr Tanko Idris further extended his gratitude to Prof. Gwarzo for the visit, describing it as a significant occasion that underscores his unwavering commitment to fostering collaboration and academic excellence.
He also offered prayers for Allah’s continued blessings upon Prof. Gwarzo, wishing him long life in good health to sustain his efforts in advancing education.
Responding, Mr Gwarzo commended the Vice-Chancellor for his steadfast dedication to academic excellence and institutional development.
He also called for collaboration among universities to enhance research and innovation as well as to expose the universities to each other.
He further lauded the university’s management and its Founder, Datti Baba-Ahmed, for their remarkable contributions to the promotion of quality education.
Additionally, Mr Gwarzo encouraged the university’s staff to continue supporting the Vice-Chancellor, expressing confidence in his leadership and vision for elevating the institution to greater heights.
During the visit, two students of the university conferred an award of excellence on Mr Gwarzo in recognition of his exceptional contributions to education.
Among the entourage that accompanied Prof. Gwarzo during the courtesy visit included the President of MAAUN Kano, Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Israr, Dr. Abba Jidda and Dr. Musa Lawal Jibia, among others.
