By Umar Faruk
Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria — Jan 10, 2026(Series News Online)
The Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero (AFUSTA) has conferred a Doctor of Science Honoris Causa upon Zamfara State Governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal. The honorary degree was awarded during the university's historic first-ever combined convocation ceremony held today at the campus in Aliero.
The university's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Danshehu Bagudu Gwadangaji, explained that the honor recognizes Governor Lawal's significant impact on societal development. He stated that the university's management selected the honorees for their "leadership, service, and contributions to their states, national development and humanity". The university specifically highlighted Governor Lawal's notable achievements in improving education, health, infrastructure, and the economy as key reasons for the award.
The recognition comes as Governor Lawal's administration has made strides in the education sector, recently intervening to secure the release of academic certificates for 50 Zamfara scholarship students that had been withheld for nine years. The award from AFUSTA is seen as an acknowledgment of these and other efforts.
Governor Lawal was honored alongside other distinguished Nigerians, including the governors of Kebbi, Sokoto, and Imo states, as well as revered traditional rulers like the Sultan of Sokoto and the Ooni of Ife. The event also celebrated the graduation of 7,221 students from academic sessions spanning 2010 to 2024, a landmark moment for the university.
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