ADDRESS DELIVERED BY THE PRESIDENT, MARYAM ABACHA AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, KANO, PROF (DR) MOHAMMAD ISRAR ON THE OCCASION OF THE 1ST MATRICULATION CEREMONY HELD ON MONDAY, 25TH JULY 2022 AT IBRAHIM USMAN YAKASAI SPORTS COMPLEX, MARYAM ABACHA AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, KANO.
Distinguished
Guest, Ladies and Gentlemen
It
is with great appreciation to God that I welcome everyone to the 1st
Matriculation ceremony of the Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria,
Kano. In this 1st Edition we are formally matriculating students
into the School of Computing, School of Social and Management Sciences, School
of Health Sciences and School of Nursing Sciences.
Today’s
event is important because it marks the official enrollment of thematriculating
students into Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano academic
program and in line with the approval of the National Universities Commission.
It is, with great joy that I welcome all the students into the University. I
trust that God will use this University to nurture your growth and development
in all facets of life. I congratulate your parents for the central roles they
have played in your lives. It is my prayer that their labour will not be in
vain.
It
will be germane for me to mention that Maryam Abacha American University of
Nigeria, Kano is a student –centered University. It is a boot camp for the
grooming of generational leaders. The dominant narrative is that a University
is the place of freedom. However, here
at Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano that freedom often
comes with some equivalent obligations and boundaries.
At
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano, we take pride in training
students in Academic work. We are focused on the Character development of our
students. It is based on the assumption that when they graduate from here, they
will contribute meaningfully to developmental discourses across globe. Our goal
at Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano is to raise godly men and
women who will dominate in their various fields of endeavour. I counsel that you follow the footsteps of
your lecturers. Embrace self-discipline, self-care, a good mode of dressing faithfulness
to your studies and general comportment within and outside the campus. Remember
that you are now ambassadors of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria,
Kano.
Distinguished
Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, the Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria,
Kano has now come of age. It has a strategic vision to offer the best in
cutting edge research and service delivery in science, leadership and
management.
We
are spreading out tentacles and exploring more avenues that will enhance the
grant-winning streak for the University. The University has also showcased her
drive for creativity and innovation on several fronts.
We
are pleased to inform our distinguished guest that Maryam Abacha American
University of Nigeria, Kano offers courses that are of commercial value. Our
teaching approach is market-oriented and entrepreneurially based. Therefore, graduates
of this University cannot join the army of job seekers in the nation; they will
be owners and pioneers of businesses in some years to come.
The
Vision of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano is lofty one. I
call on everyone present here to join the Chancellor and his team, made up of
sound academics and intellectuals see to the fulfillment and further expansion
of the University.
Once
again, I thank you all for your presence here today and pray that the good lord
will take you back safely to your various destinations.
Thank
you.