Lalong harps on unity at 18th ABU alumni lecture
A former governor of Plateau State and senator representing Plateau South senatorial district, Simon Bako Lalong, has emphasised the need to strengthen alumni networks as strategic platforms for promoting national unity, dialogue and sustainable development. Dr Makut Simon Macham, the special adviser on media to Lalong, in a statement noted that the senator made the […]
A former governor of Plateau State and senator representing Plateau South senatorial district, Simon Bako Lalong, has emphasised the need to strengthen alumni networks as strategic platforms for promoting national unity, dialogue and sustainable development.
Dr Makut Simon Macham, the special adviser on media to Lalong, in a statement noted that the senator made the call while delivering the 18th Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Alumni Association Annual Lecture during its General Assembly held in Zaria, Kaduna State.
Speaking on the topic “The Role of Alumni in Promoting National Unity and Development, Lalong said alumni associations were established to deepen collaboration, foster enduring unity and drive collective progress among graduates of institutions.
Lalong, a member of the ABU Class of 1990, said alumni gatherings offered unique opportunities to harness shared strengths, pool expertise, build networks and contribute meaningfully to nation-building. He described alumni communities as rich reservoirs of professionals whose ideas and innovations could help address Nigeria’s pressing challenges.
He further hailed ABU as an “outstanding academic brand” that, for decades had provided a fertile environment for people from across the country and beyond to acquire values and principles that support development.
The senator also commended the ABU Alumni Association for its efforts in responding to national and institutional issues, saying its global membership placed it in a strategic position to contribute even more to unity, progress and the search for workable solutions to the country’s challenges.
The chairman of the event and Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, said the gathering of ABU graduates reaffirmed the institution’s reputation as a cradle of exceptional talents. He assured the alumni community of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to advancing national development and addressing security challenges.
In his remarks, the vice chancellor of ABU, Prof Adamu Ahmed, applauded the alumni association for its unwavering support to the university through various initiatives.