Kwararafa University Awards Doctorate Degrees to Former NNPC MD, Monarch, Kente

Kwararafa University Wukari, Taraba State, has conferred honorary doctorate degrees on a former group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu, the Attah-Igala, Mathew Oguche and a former director of finance of the National Assembly, David Kente. The conferment of the degrees was held on Saturday at the premises of the […]

Kwararafa University Wukari, Taraba State, has conferred honorary doctorate degrees on a former group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu, the Attah-Igala, Mathew Oguche and a former director of finance of the National Assembly, David Kente.

The conferment of the degrees was held on Saturday at the premises of the university during the 2nd combined 2017-2024 convocations of the university.

Yakubu was conferred with a Doctor of Science degree, Oguche was awarded a Doctor of Letters degree, while Kente was awarded an honorary Doctor of Public Service

In his remarks, Yakubu, who is also the Pro Chancellor of the institution, said he is proud to be a descendant of Kwararafa Kingdom.

He urged the graduates to be proud of being products of the first Africa community University with rich cultural history.

Yakubu however announced  a  donation of N10 million for the establishment of a department in the University for the study of Kwararafa history.

Also speaking, Kente, who has contributed a lot to the development of the University, appealed to other descendants of the dynasty across the country to join hands in uplifting the university which is the only  community university in Taraba state.

The vice chancellor of the University, professor Shishi Zhema, in an address, apologised for the delay in holding convocation.

He said, “Today’s event is a historic moment, as it marks only the second convocation in university’s life since our last in March 2017. We recognize the delays some of our graduates faced in receiving their original certificates and I deeply apologize for these setbacks. ”

He said the  convocation covered eight graduating sets, adding that the University was  committed to holding future convocations annually, to ensure that the graduates receive the recognition they deserve promptly.

“The university is committed to improving its processes and upholding its promise of providing quality education and a streamlined experience for our students,” the VC said.

Professor  Zhema stated that since he took over the mantle of leadership, he has been working with his management towards enhancing the university’s policies and vision.

He reaffirmed his commitment in building on his predecessor the former  vice chancellor of the University.