No fewer than 4,402 students would receive their degrees, diplomas, and certificates during the forthcoming 39th convocation of Bayero University, Kano scheduled for Saturday, 15th February, 2025.
The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Sagir Adamu Abbas made the disclosure at a pre- convocation press conference held on Monday.
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He said a total of 176 students will graduate with First-Class honours, while 275 will receive PhDs in addition to 2,590 others who will be awarded master’s degrees, and 535 will earn postgraduate diplomas.
“I welcome you all to this press briefing as we prepare for the 39th Convocation Ceremony of Bayero University Kano.
This event marks a significant milestone in the academic journey of our students, and we are excited to celebrate their achievements. As you are aware, BUK holds its convocation in stages, and this year’s ceremony will span four days from Wednesday.
Giving the breakdown, Prof. Abbas said,
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“A total of 4,200 graduates from 11 faculties will receive their degrees, diplomas, and certificates. 4,367 graduates from seven faculties will be conferred with degrees.”
“The Convocation Lecture will be delivered by Khalil Suleiman Halilu, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of NASENI, on the topic Innovation and Entrepreneurship: A Pathway to National Development. The session will be chaired by the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnadi.”
According to him, the university would confer honorary degrees on two distinguished Nigerians—Colonel Sani Bello (Retired), a former military governor of Kano State and Alhaji Auwalu Abdullahi Rano, popularly known as AA Rano.
“Additionally, three distinguished retired professors, Prof. Garba Dahuwa Azare, Prof. Julius Afolabi Falola, and Prof. Musa Mohammed Borodo would be awarded the prestigious title of Emeritus Professor.”
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Prof. Abbas who provided a detailed brief on degrees said, 176 are First Class, PhDs: 275, Master’s Degrees: 2,590 and Postgraduate Diplomas: 535.”
He expressed gratitude for the continued support of stakeholders and invited the public to join the university in celebrating the achievements of its students and honorees.
