Late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua has been slated among others, to recieve Honorary Doctorate Degree of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) in Katsina State at its
7th and 8th combined convocation ceremony.
Others who will be awarded the Honorary Doctorate Degree are the Emir of Daura, Umar Faruk Umar: the Emir of Bichi, Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero and Former Governor of Katsina state, Barrister Shehu Shema for their selfless services to humanity and the country in general.
The University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Armayau Hamisu Bichi, in an interview with newsmen, said that during the occasion, over 4,000 undergraduates and 350 Post graduate students will be awarded first Degrees, Masters Degrees and PhDs.
“This is a remarkable feat and happy moments for us at the university.”
He said that by next year February 2024, another special convocation ceremony will be held during which late President Umaru Musa Yaradua will be awarded a Posthumous Honorary Doctorate degree for his exemplary leadership qualities.
Others to be honoured alongside the late president are his predecessor, former president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and the wife of Senate President, Ekaette Unoma.
He assured the of the commitment of the university to towards advancing the frontiers of teaching, learning and research.
