15/04/2025
IBBUL TAKES DELIVERY OF OVER 4,000 ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES,
-VC Discloses, Urges Graduates to Commence Collection Process
The Vice Chancellor, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Professor Mohammed Hadi Sulaiman, has disclosed that the University has taken delivery of a large consignment of original certificates, thereby addressing the long-standing issue of certificate backlog.
Speaking during a meeting with Alumni Executive of the University who paid him a courtesy visit, Professor Sulaiman stated that the issue of certificate backlog was extensively discussed at Management level and that over Four Thousand (4,000) certificates from the United Kingdom have been received.
He advised graduates who are yet to collect their certificates to begin the process of collection immediately.
The Vice Chancellor also addressed the role of alumni in supporting the University, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in soliciting funds on behalf of the institution.
He referenced global best practices, citing Harvard University as a leading example of effective alumni involvement.
"At Harvard, the Alumni Association plays a significant role in the University’s growth, generating over $2.3 billion annually through endowment funds. While we may not yet have that capacity, I encourage you to start with something, no matter how small. The culture of giving back should begin now. Ask yourself: what can I do for the university that made me who I am today?"
Professor Sulaiman also stressed the importance of engaging external philanthropists and stakeholders as "Friends of the University."
"In the past, we reached out to people like Aliko Dangote and the BUA Group. Even though they had no personal connection with the University, they supported us immensely. We can’t rely solely on our alumni. Let us identify individuals and organizations with the capacity to help and bring them on board."
Adding his voice at the occasion, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic, Professor Mohammed Aliyu Bello, emphasized the vital role alumni plays in the development and financing of universities globally.
“As the Vice Chancellor rightly noted, alumni are a major source of support for universities worldwide, and we expect ours at IBB University to follow this global trend,” he stated.
Professor Bello stressed that the Alumni's support should go beyond the yearly dues collected from students. “What are you bringing to the table?” he asked. “Sincerely speaking, we have not seen active alumni participation.
Speaking separately, the National Alumni President, Prince Mohammad Sani Gashash, and his Vice, Comrade Haruna Job, appealed for the release of original certificates for graduates from 2020 to date and requested a stronger, open-door relationship with the University Management.
They congratulated the Vice Chancellor on his appointment and appreciated the Registrar and other Principal Officers for their continuous support, especially during previous Alumni-led initiatives. They also highlighted on their recent engagement with National Assembly members to seek support for the University.
The duo informed the Vice Chancellor on an ongoing alumni project in the student hostels and requested his presence for its commissioning when completed.
In a vote of thanks, the Registrar, Alhaji Idris Saleh Kusherki, appreciated the Alumni’s ongoing solar-powered water project on campus and reaffirmed the University Management’s commitment for more collaboration.
He called for unity and proper coordination to build a stronger and respected alumni body.
The Association also presented a congratulatory roll-up banner to the Vice Chancellor.
