Shehu of Borno Receives UNIMAID Alumni Leadership, Accepts Invitation as Royal Father of the Day
Shehu of Borno Receives UNIMAID Alumni Leadership, Accepts Invitation as Royal Father of the Day
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His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, the Shehu of Borno, has received members of the Global Executive Committee of the University of Maiduguri Alumni Association during a courtesy visit to his palace in Maiduguri.
The visit, which took place on August 5, 2026, was to pay homage to the revered throne, formally present the new Global Executive Committee, seek the Shehu's royal blessings and guidance, and renew the longstanding relationship between the Borno Emirate, the University and its alumni.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, the Global President, Baba Shettima Kukawa, described the Shehu's throne as an enduring symbol of scholarship, peace, unity and resilience. He noted that the University of Maiduguri had flourished within the Emirate for nearly five decades and that its graduates remained deeply connected to the hospitality, values and heritage of Borno.
Kukawa also expressed pride that the Shehu of Borno and several other members of the Borno Emirate Council are distinguished products of the University of Maiduguri, reflecting the University's enduring contribution to traditional leadership, public service and societal development.
He briefed the Shehu on the Association's ongoing reforms and programmes, including the deployment of a dedicated alumni portal, planned conduct of chapter elections, formation of Professional Guilds and development of a structured mentorship programme for students and younger alumni.
He formally invited His Royal Highness to attend the Association's first Annual General Conference/Annual General Meeting and Award Dinner, scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026, under the theme "Unity, Resilience and Impact: Building UNIMAID, Strengthening the Nation" as the Royal Father of the Day.
Responding, the Shehu expressed appreciation to the Association for the visit and the respect accorded to the traditional institution. He accepted the invitation to attend the AGC/AGM and Award Dinner and offered his royal blessings for the success of the new leadership and its programmes.
