Says he is an excellent leader to humanity
By; TOM GARBA, Yola
Immediate past Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Barrister Boss Mustapha CFR NPoM was honored with a Doctorate Degree in Law by the Federal University Wukari (FUW), Taraba State.
The university while reading Mustapha’s citation, appreciated him for bringing many physical infrastructure into the school and described him as a boss not only by nomenclature or name, but in all ramifications.
The school’s orator extolled Mustapha as a down-to-earth man, a committed Christian who grew through the ranks and file of the law profession as a successful lawyer in the private sector who delved into politics in the late 80s and early 90s, accomplished much and became the SGF.
He gave a colorful background of Mustapha’s journey of life as an honest Nigerian, who is straightforward in all his dealings, an intelligent personality, and an excellent man created by God for humanity and deserves to be honoured as a good Nigerian.
The Chancellor, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr) Adamu Baba Yunusa, the Ona of Abaji and Chairman FCT Council of Chiefs, conferred on Mustapha, the Degree of Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) Federal University Wukari with the rights and privileges attached thereto.
Mustapha in standing ovation and admirations of many political associates, academic Magnus, friends, and well-wishers was decorated and bagged the award for his meritorious service to humanity, especially his contributions to the physical development of FUW.
Mustapha alongside former Minister of Water Resources, Chief Obadiah Ando and His Royal Majesty, Manu Ishaku Ali, Matakhitswen, Aku Uka, the Chairman Taraba State Council of Chiefs, was also honoured with the Degree of Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) and Degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) respectively.
Mustapha on the award, responded on behalf of the two respected Nigerians and appreciated the management of FUW as well as the Minister of Education, Professor Mamman Tahir for approving.
Earlier, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Jude Samanni Rabo said that with the 6th and 7th combined convocation ceremony for the award of bachelors and higher degrees, the university is gradually achieving its mission of becoming a student’s centered and community-engaged institution by providing an enabling environment that enhances intellectual growth, strong commitment to academics excellence, integrity, and entrepreneurship, creating new knowledge and using ICT and other enabling technologies to solve practical problems.
He said the day was special to him because the university is supporting the developmental aspirations of Nigeria.
He revealed that 3,301 degrees were awarded and 93 higher degrees with 20 postgraduates candidates.
He called on graduated students to show a high sense of character and integrity as good ambassadors of the institution.
Rabo further said projects were commissioned for various departments with a teaching hospital for medical college students.
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