
07/09/2025
UDUS Confers Emeritus Professorship on Professor Dejo Abdulrahman, Presents Others Honorary Doctorate Awards
Shero Abbas reports,
On September 6, 2025, the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto(UDUS), celebrated its 50th anniversary and 42nd convocation ceremony for the 2023/2024 graduating class, marking a significant milestone in the establishment of the institution.
The event, held at the University’s convocation theater of the university, highlighted the academic performance for the past five decades of its outstanding work, and deliverance achievement around the global stage–making it stand out among other universities in Nigeria.
The program was graced by dignitaries from Sokoto and across the country, including His Excellency the President Federal Republic Of Nigeria; President Bola Ahmad Tinubu GCFR who was ably represented by the minister of state for education; Prof. Suwaiba sai’du Ahmad, His Royal Father; His eminence, Dr Sa'ad Muhammadu Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, His Excellency the Governor of Sokoto State; Dr Ahmad Aliyu(PhD), the honourable minister of Education; Dr Marufu Olatunji Alausa, the Chairman Governing council Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto; Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, and the former vice chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto; Professor Suleiman Bilbis.
In his opening remark, the Vice Chancellor, Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), Professor Bashir Garba(MFR), expressed his heartfelt gratitude to God Almighty for making it possible to mark the memorable occasion of the 50 years of academic excellence — serving as the most respected institution across the country. He also extended his profound appreciation to His Excellency, the President, Federal Republic Of Nigeria; President Bola Ahmad Tinubu (GCFR) for his insightful commitment towards the landscape of educational prosperity.
“Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto is proud to say that it has built its reputation as one of the best universities in Nigeria and the most peaceful university as it's widely known,” he stated.
Honorary Award were conferred on notable personalities, including Professor Dejo Abdulrahman, Lieutenant General Faruq Yahaya, and Sheikh Imam Muhammadu Aminu Daurawa,
Professor Dejo Abdulrahman, a fellow of the Social Science Academy of Nigeria(FSSAN), and a Professor of Sociology at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), Nigeria. He was a first class graduate from Ahmadu Bello University, he holds a M.A and PhD from the University of Chicago, U.S.A.
He also served as a pioneer Dean at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), and Federal University, Gusau. At the 50th anniversary and 42nd convocation ceremony, he was elevated to the rank of Professor Emeritus for his outstanding performance in academia.
Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya was appointed as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) by President Muhammadu Buhari in May 2021 after the death of Ibrahim Attahiru. Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya was also the Director Manpower at the Army Headquarter, Military Secretary Army Headquarters and General Officer Commanding Division 1 of the Nigerian Army. He was awarded an honorary degree of doctorate of Science at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto.
Other awardee, Sheikh Imam Muhammad Aminu Daurawa is an international Islamic renowned scholar. He specializes in Islamic Dawa’ah, marriage counseling, Islamic tutoring, online Dawa’ah, he is also an Imam in Kano Nigeria, and conducts Ramadan Tafseer(preaching) annually. He was awarded an honorary degree in doctorate of Islam jurisprudence at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto.