Atiku Expresses Frustration Over American University of Nigeria's Progress 19 Years After Founding
Speaking at the AUN Founder's Day celebration, Atiku delivered a paper titled "AUN in the Age of Socio-Economic Crisis and Emerging Disruptive Technologies." He revealed that his primary motive for establishing the university was to contribute to society rather than seeking political office.
Binye-lum 
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the founder of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), expressed dissatisfaction with the institution's progress, stating that it has not yet achieved the level of development he envisioned since its establishment 19 years ago.
Speaking at the AUN Founder's Day celebration, Atiku delivered a paper titled "AUN in the Age of Socio-Economic Crisis and Emerging Disruptive Technologies." He revealed that his primary motive for establishing the university was to contribute to society rather than seeking political office.
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Atiku conveyed frustration with the leadership transitions at AUN over the past 19 years, emphasizing the importance of focus, organization, patience, attention to detail, and persistence for realizing the university's vision. He called for a return to the institution's original vision and goals.
He stated, "After 19 years, AUN ought to be able to stand on its feet. I have neither asked for nor received a kobo from you since inception and have no plans to do so in the future." Atiku highlighted the need for AUN to be self-sustaining and generate surpluses for further development.
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While expressing optimism about AUN's readiness for emerging disruptive technologies, Atiku cautioned against the mistaken philosophy that has affected both the university and the Nigerian state.
In his paper, Atiku raised questions about Nigeria's preparedness for the impact of artificial intelligence on education, specifically mentioning technologies like ChatGPT. He urged AUN to be prepared for these changes in the educational landscape.
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The former Vice President emphasized the significance of continuity, fidelity to rules and procedures, and effective resource management for the success of educational institutions in the era of artificial intelligence.
