Wali Represents Buni at FUHSA Maiden Convocation
Alhaji Baba Malam Wali, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Yobe, has represented Gov. Mai Mala Buni at the maiden convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare (FUHSA), Bauchi State.
The ceremony highlighted the importance of quality higher education and specialised professional training in strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system and promoting national development.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his address, highlighted his administration’s efforts to expand access to education, particularly through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).
Tinubu disclosed that 1,798 FUHSA students, representing 43 per cent of the university’s student population, benefited from NELFUND during the 2025/2026 academic session.
He said financial constraints should not prevent qualified students from pursuing higher education, describing education as a vital instrument for social mobility and national development.
The Chancellor of the university, the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama’ila Mohammed Mera, formally declared the maiden convocation open.
Mera commended governors in the North-East for their contributions to regional development and appreciated Buni for his support for the education sector.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mala M. Audu, congratulated the recipients of honorary doctorate degrees, including the Emir of Argungu and former Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, in recognition of their contributions to society and their respective fields.
A major highlight of the ceremony was the graduation of 50 students from the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Integrated Health Sciences.
Three graduands earned First Class Honours, 20 obtained Second Class Upper Division, 25 graduated with Second Class Lower Division, while two received Third Class Honours.
Wali was accompanied by a delegation comprising the Yobe APC Chairman, Alhaji Muhammad Gadaka; Commissioner for Works, Engr. Umar Wakilu Duddaye; Mandate Secretary, Federal Capital Territory Administration, Alhaji Lawan Kolo Geidam; Associate Professor Kalli Alkali Yusuf Gazali; General Manager of the Rural Electrification Commission, Engr. Umar Mustapha Goniri; and Special Adviser on Religious Affairs, Ustaz Babagana Malam Kyari.
The maiden convocation marked a significant milestone in the university’s development and underscored the importance of quality higher education and specialised training in building a stronger healthcare system.