FUD 6th & 7th Combined Convocation & Chancellor Investiture | 24 Feb 2024

With its sixth and seventh joint convocation ceremonies, Jigawa State’s Federal University Dutse (FUD) is poised to commemorate a historic milestone. The investiture of the University’s Second Chancellor, His Majesty, King W.S. Joshua, Igbuguru the X, CON, (JP), the Ebennawei of Bomo Kingdom, and the Pioneer Chairman of the Bayelsa State Traditional Council will also take place at this magnificent ceremony. The ceremonies are set for Saturday, February 24, 2024, with a start time of precisely 9:00 am.

A Week of Rejoicing and Remembering in the Academic World

Press Briefing Before Convocation

• Time: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
• It’s 1:30 p.m.
• Event: Professor Abdulkarim Sabo Mohammed, Vice-Chancellor, will give a press conference to reporters in Jigawa State, laying the groundwork for the convocation celebrations.

Rasheed Shekoni Teaching Hospital Project Commissioning

• Date: Friday, February 23, 2024
• Time: 9:00 a.m.
• Honorary Guest: The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, CON, will inaugurate hospital projects, a momentous occasion in the university’s growth.

Pre-Convocation Talk

• Date: Friday, February 23, 2024
• The time is 4:00 p.m.
• The subject is “Human Capital in the Polycrisis Era.”
• The talk by Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, CON, is expected to provide a significant understanding of the obstacles and prospects associated with developing human capital in the context of worldwide crises.
• Pre-Convocation Lecture Chair: Professor Ruqayyatu Ahmad Rufa’i, OON, a former Minister of Education, will preside over the event, lending her extensive knowledge and sage advice.

A Significant Occurrence

In addition to celebrating academic accomplishments, FUD’s sixth and seventh combined convocations serve as a window into the university’s evolution, dedication to quality, and place in the larger social and educational scene. The second Chancellor’s investiture honours leadership and tradition in higher education while adding a historical dimension to the occasion.

Why It Matters This Convocation

• Acknowledgement of Academic Excellence: The students’ diligence and hard work are demonstrated by this convocation, which will mark their graduation.

• Investiture of Leadership: The occasion acknowledges the influence of leadership in defining the direction of community development and education.

• Highlight on Human Capital and Healthcare: FUD’s dedication to advancing national and international conversations on human capital and healthcare is demonstrated by the commissioning of projects and the pre-convocation lecture.

Finally

The university community and guests can look forward to several festivities that honour academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement as FUD gets ready to conduct its sixth and seventh combined convocation ceremonies. This convocation reminds us of the transformational potential of education and acts as a light of hope. In the academic arena, Federal University Dutse is still forging new paths and establishing standards that others are obliged to meet.

Sources: Allschoolabs, Myschoolgist