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| Image: FUD VC, Prof. Abdulkarim Sabo. |
By Muhammad Salisu
The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Dutse, (FUD), in Jigawa State, Professor Abdulkarim Sabo, has revealed that he has not awarded any honorary degrees during his tenure despite the pressure, citing concerns that it might be perceived as motivated by personal gain.
Although Professor Sabo didn't mention specific names, he revealed that the push for honorary degrees came from influential individuals, including a governor and several prominent wealthy and powerful people, which, in his view, has contributed to skepticism about the value of such awards among critical thinkers in Nigerian universities.
According to Professor Sabo, his focus has been on promoting academic excellence and community service, rather than personal interests.
"I have chosen not to award honorary degrees because I believe it could be perceived as motivated by personal gain," he explained.
As the Vice Chancellor, Professor Sabo said " I wants to prioritize providing quality education and promoting moral values among students."
The university's achievements, he highlighted, are a result of its dedication to providing quality education and promoting academic excellence.
Accordingly, he revealed that the university has made a remarkable achievement, with 209 students graduating with first-class honors during the forthcoming convocation taking place this Saturday.
Professor Sabo, was making this revelation while interacting with journalists at a pre-convocation media briefing held on Monday evening at the New Senate Complex of the university in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital.
However, the Vice Chancellor emphasized that the university's commitment to academic excellence is purposeful, and the impressive results are a testament to this dedication.
"The number of first-class students an institution produces often depends on the number of students it has," he explained.
Furthermore, Professor Sabo noted that having a first-class degree does not guarantee employment, as the university's capacity to absorb graduates is limited.
He therefore assured that the university is doing its best to provide opportunities for its students through various means.
On the current convocation ceremony, the VC said, a total of 4,277 students are graduating from the university at the 8th and 9th combined convocation.
He highlighted further that the university engages its students and staff in providing free assistance, such as vaccinations and advisory services, to the community.
"FUD is committed to community service, and this approach ensures that every student receives the best possible education," he added.
"The university's focus is on providing quality education to all students, regardless of their grades."
While clarifying more on his introduced 'mentor-mentee' program, his his inception as the overall administrator of the university, Professor Sabo, said the program was aimed to promote moral values and address the issue of moral decadence among the younger generation, adding that "the program is designed to provide students with guidance and support from experienced mentors."
"By pairing students with experienced mentors, the university can provide them with positive role models and help them develop the skills and values they need to succeed in life," he concluded.
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