Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Nyesom Wike, said on Saturday that the University of Calabar (UNICAL has written his name in its golden records.
Wike stated this in his speech after being conferred with an
honorary degree in law by the university.
The conferment was held as part of activities to mark the
37th Convocation Ceremony and 50th anniversary celebration of the university
In his acceptance speech, the minister said the award will
spur him to contribute even more meaningfully to the advancement of education,
good governance and national development.
His words: “I am honoured by this recognition as the
University of Calabar has written my name in its golden records and I accept it
with great responsibility.
“As I receive this award, I am reminded of the enormous
responsibility that comes with it. It is a charge to remain steadfast in my
contribution to national development, upholding the ideals of excellence and
inspiration to the next generation.
“I accept this honorary award with renewed vigour to
contribute even more meaningfully to the advancement of education, good
governance and national development.
“I embrace this moment with greater responsibility and pray
the University continues to produce leaders and innovators who will shape a brighter
future for Nigeria.”
The minister who appreciated the Visitor to the university,
President Bola Tinubu, for his visionary leadership and commitment to the
advancement of education in Nigeria, added that Tinubu ‘s Renewed Hope Agenda
has injected new life into the university system through landmark interventions
that have transformed the landscape of tertiary education in Nigeria.
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