Al-Istiqama University appoints Emir Bayero pioneer Chancellor

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Al-Istiqama university, Sumaila, has appointed Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero as pioneer Chancellor of the new private institution.

Recall that the Emir is presently serving as Chancellor, University of Calaba under the Federal government appointment.

The Founder and Proprietor of the university, Abdulrahman Suleiman Kawu Sumaila, who disclosed this while presenting the letter of appointment to the Emir at his palace on Wednesday, said the appointment of the monarch was imminently considered worthy as Chancellor based on merit.

Sumaila, who was a former special adviser to president Muhammad Buhari on National assembly, explained that the Emir remain one of the top most Northern traditional rulers with influence cut across the height and might in the country.

He said, “The management of the institution also cherished the Emir’s contribution to education and human development as his appointment will further enhance the mission of expanding frontier of knowledge in Kano.

The former lawmaker, representing Takai/Sumaila Federal constituency, also announced that the 100 capacity female hostel at the university has been named after the late Mother of Emir Kano, Hajia Asiya Bayero (Mai Babban Daki).

In his acceptance remarks, the Emir applauded the appointment while assuring the commitment to bring his worth of experience to bear.

Earlier, the pioneer Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Salisu Shehu said that academic session would commence with 400 students already admitted into the university.

Prof. Shehu said that Al-Istiqama got National Universities Commission (NUC), professional approval in February, 2021, with 15 undergraduate programmes in three faculties of Basic and Health Science, Art, Social Sciences and Management Studies and Science and Computing.

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