Governor Sule Redeems N44 Million Convocation Pledge as NSUK Commends His Support for Academic Excellence

The Executive Governor of Nasarawa State and Visitor to Nasarawa State University, Keffi, NSUK, Engineer Abdullahi A. Sule, has redeemed the N44 million pledge he made to outstanding graduates of the University during the 8th Combined Convocation and 25th Silver Jubilee celebrations.

The Governor fulfilled the pledge at a brief presentation ceremony held at the Nasarawa State Ministry of Education, Lafia, on Wednesday, 26th August, 2026. The gesture reaffirms his commitment to rewarding academic excellence and encouraging outstanding students of the University.

Under the pledge, each of the 82 first-class graduates received N500,000, while the three overall best graduating students received N1 million each as part of the Governor’s reward for exceptional academic performance.

Representing the Vice-Chancellor of NSUK, Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Linkages, Professor K’tso Nghargbu, expressed profound appreciation to Governor Sule for fulfilling his promise.

Professor Liman commended the Governor for his generosity and continued support for the University, noting that the gesture would serve as a strong incentive for students to pursue academic excellence and distinguish themselves through outstanding performance.

She further appreciated Governor Sule’s commitment to the development of education in Nasarawa State, stressing that his support continues to inspire the University community and reinforces the importance attached to excellence, merit, and hard work.

The Vice-Chancellor noted that rewarding academic excellence in such a tangible manner not only celebrates the achievements of the beneficiaries but also sends a clear message to the entire student community that dedication, discipline and outstanding performance are recognised and valued.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Commissioner for Education, Dr. John D. W. Mamman, and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Khadijat Musa Suleiman, commended the Governor for the gesture and congratulated the beneficiaries for their remarkable academic achievements.

The University delegation at the ceremony included the Registrar and the Bursar, who joined the Vice-Chancellor’s representative in witnessing the fulfilment of the Governor’s convocation pledge.

The redemption of the pledge further underscores the strong partnership between the Nasarawa State Government and NSUK in promoting academic excellence, rewarding merit and motivating students to aspire to greater heights. It also represents another demonstration of Governor Sule’s commitment to supporting education and human capital development in Nasarawa State.