Federal University Dutsin-Ma Celebrates 9th Convocation, Honoring 5,579 Graduates
The undergraduate class featured 44 first-class honors, 872 second-class upper division, 2,273 second-class lower division, 1,076 third-class degrees, and 17 pass degrees.
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At its 9th convocation ceremony, the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) in Katsina honored 5,579 graduates, including 297 postgraduates and 4,282 undergraduates. Among the postgraduate recipients were 18 PhD graduates, 226 master's degree holders, and 53 individuals with professional diplomas. The undergraduate class featured 44 first-class honors, 872 second-class upper division, 2,273 second-class lower division, 1,076 third-class degrees, and 17 pass degrees.
In his address, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Armaya’u Bichi discussed the university's ongoing security challenges, which have necessitated the relocation of activities to a smaller, temporary campus. “Due to the prevailing security situation in and around Dutsin-Ma, we have had to vacate the main campus, crowding our activities within the take-off campus, which lacks adequate structures and facilities to accommodate our 14 faculties,” he explained.
Despite these challenges, Prof. Bichi praised the university’s recent progress in maintaining stability and adhering to its academic calendar, ensuring timely graduation for students. He noted a period of unprecedented peace and stability under his leadership, supporting steady academic progress.
Chancellor of FUDMA, King Jaja of Opobo, Dandeson Douglas, commended the university's efforts to enhance its internally generated revenue (IGR) through various initiatives, including consultancy services and educational institutions. He urged the government to address the security issues impacting the main campus and encouraged graduates to embody the values of resilience, hard work, and integrity.
Representing President Bola Tinubu, Prof. Abdulkarim Mohammed, Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Dutse, reiterated the administration's commitment to tackling insecurity. He emphasized the need for collective responsibility among citizens to enhance security and encouraged graduates to explore government youth empowerment initiatives for self-employment.
FUDMA conferred honorary degrees upon prominent individuals, including First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio, Senator Alu Magatakarda Wamakko, and Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Bichi, in recognition of their contributions to Nigerian society.
