BUK Professor Abubakar Rasheed Conferred with Honorary Degree by PAMO University of Medical Sciences
Prof. Abubakar Rasheed Conferred with Honorary Degree by PAMO University of Medical Sciences
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Distinguished academic luminary and former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Abubakar Rasheed, received an illustrious accolade at the PAMO University of Medical Sciences in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
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The institution bestowed upon Prof. Rasheed the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) in recognition of his monumental contributions to Nigeria's education sector.
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The conferral ceremony, held at the Prof. Abubakar Rasheed Auditorium on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, witnessed the presentation of the award by the Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminilayi Fubara. Governor Fubara emphasized Prof. Rasheed's pivotal role in elevating the standards and international visibility of tertiary institutions across Nigeria during his tenure at NUC.
Dr. Sir Peter Odili, the Proprietor and Pro-Chancellor of PAMO University, hailed Prof. Rasheed's foresight and unwavering commitment, acknowledging his significant influence on the evolution of Nigerian education. The former NUC boss was jointly adorned in academic regalia by Dr. Peter Odili, further underscoring his immense impact on academia.
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Prof. Rasheed's transformative initiatives, including the comprehensive curriculum review, development of academic standards, introduction of computing disciplines, and the reformation of Mass Communication, earned him the distinctive epithet "the architect and engineer of modern NUC and NUS."
Commending Prof. Rasheed's visionary leadership, former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), serving as the Chancellor and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, praised the transformative strides made under Prof. Rasheed's stewardship.
Representatives from Bayero University Kano (BUK) graced the occasion, including Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Mahmoud Umar Sani, former Vice-Chancellor Professor Muhammad Yahuza Bello, and other esteemed members of the university.
The ceremony marked a pivotal moment in honoring Prof. Abubakar Rasheed's unparalleled contributions to academia and the educational landscape in Nigeria.
