By: John Bassey, Sokoto.
His Excellency, the Governor of Sokoto State,Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, warmly congratulate Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto on the grand occasion of its 50th golden jubilee anniversary and the 42nd Convocation Ceremony of the university.
This historic milestone reflects five decades of excellence in scholarship, research, and service to humanity. UDUS has indeed remained a shining beacon of knowledge, character, and leadership for Sokoto State and Nigeria.
We celebrate the 4,024 graduands who have successfully completed their studies, among whom 120 earned Doctorates, 353 Master’s degrees, 20 Postgraduate Diplomas, and 3,561 first degrees, including 119 with First Class Honours.
Special commendation goes to Mr. Abdullah Sheriff, the best graduating student, whose outstanding performance with a CGPA of 4.92 is an inspiration to his peers. In recognition of his excellence, Governor Aliyu was pleased to award him a fully sponsored trip to Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj, a token of encouragement for his dedication and hard work.
As a government, we remain steadfast in our commitment to education as the foundation of sustainable development, innovation, and empowerment. By investing in our youth and supporting institutions like UDUS, we will continue to raise a generation of leaders defined by knowledge, values, and service to society. May this convocation inspire every graduand to become worthy ambassadors of their families, their communities, and their nation.