Federal University of Education, Zaria Celebrates Retiring Staff, New Chief Lecturers, and PhD Graduates in Grand Valedictory Session
The Federal University of Education, Zaria (FUEZ) held a valedictory session to honor retiring staff, newly appointed Chief Lecturers, and faculty members who recently earned their PhDs.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
The Federal University of Education, Zaria (FUEZ) recently hosted a heartfelt valedictory session, honoring retiring staff, newly appointed Chief Lecturers, and faculty members who achieved their doctoral degrees. The event, presided over by Acting Vice-Chancellor Dr. Suleiman Balarabe, was a momentous occasion celebrating dedication, academic excellence, and professional growth.
Dr. Balarabe commended the retirees for their unwavering contributions to the university’s academic development, emphasizing their invaluable role in shaping the institution’s legacy. “Your unwavering commitment forms the very foundation upon which this University thrives. We wish you abundant success in all your future adventures,” he remarked.
The honorees included distinguished scholars such as Dr. Indoko and Dr. Danbana Tete Bature from the Biology Department, Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Ayande of the Social Studies Department, and Dr. Y. S. Dantani and Dr. Ezugwu Gregory Godwen from Educational Psychology. Others recognized were Dr. Zakari Musa Ya’u from the Curriculum Department and Dr. Yahuza Salmanu from the English Language Department.
Expressing gratitude on behalf of the retirees, Dr. Yahuza Salmanu reflected on the invaluable experiences and opportunities that defined his tenure at FUEZ. He lauded the university’s leadership for fostering an environment conducive to both personal and professional growth. His sentiments were echoed by Dr. Livingstone, who applauded the Acting Vice-Chancellor’s commitment to advancing the institution’s academic standards.
The event also celebrated over 50 faculty members who recently earned their PhDs from various institutions. Dr. Balarabe praised their academic achievements, noting that their success underscores FUEZ’s dedication to research and educational excellence.
Additionally, the university formally recognized academic staff promoted to the rank of Chief Lecturer, welcoming them into the distinguished ranks of the University Senate. This milestone marks a significant step in their academic careers, reinforcing FUEZ’s commitment to fostering leadership in higher education.
The valedictory session concluded with a renewed call for academic rigor, innovation, and continued dedication to the pursuit of knowledge, reinforcing FUEZ’s status as a beacon of educational excellence in Nigeria.
