The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese Most Rev. Dr Matthew Kukah has declared that he is not an Hausa man as he is often addressed wherever he goes, explaining that he is a typical Nigerian.
Penpushing reports that Kukah made the clarification while speaking at the 16th convocation ceremony of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State, held on Saturday at the institution’s auditorium.
The Catholic Bishop who was installed Chancellor of the university therefore, urged Nigerians to stop addressing him such emphasizing that he is not a Hausa man by origin but from Anchuna, Ikulu Chiefdom in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna
‘I am a typical Nigerian from Anchuna, Ikulu Chiefdom in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, but not a Hausa man by origin. Nigerians should stop addressing me as a Hausa person’, he stated
Penpushing further reports that he charged the graduating students to be of good character to their parents, the university community, Anambra State, the South-East region, and Nigeria as a whole.
The new Chancellor commended the state government for its significant investment in education, adding that statistically, Anambra State is performing well in education among the 36 states.
Penpushing also reports that Kukah assured that as the new Chancellor of the university he will not only strive to achieve the university’s goals, but surpass them, and equally appreciated Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, for appointing him as the Chancellor of the university.
The Governor in his remarks expressed excitement while decorating Kukah as the new Chancellor of the university, expressing confidence that his wisdom, experience, and moral leadership will further strengthen the vision and standing of the institution.
“It was a great honour to be present at the 16th Convocation Ceremony of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University as a visitor to this great institution’, the governor stated.
“The ceremony was a celebration of excellence, hard work, and the power of quality education. It was also a reminder of the critical role universities play in training skilled manpower, shaping character, advancing knowledge, and preparing young people to contribute meaningfully to society’, he added.
“I was particularly delighted to decorate the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, as the new Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. I am confident that his wisdom, experience, and moral leadership will further strengthen the vision and standing of the university.
“In recognition of exceptional academic achievement, I announced a ₦4 million cash gift to Somtochukwu Augustus Ume of the Economics Department, who emerged as the overall best graduating student at COOU’s 16th Convocation with an outstanding CGPA of 4.85 out of 5.0’, he stated.
“I also offered scholarships to 37 first-class graduates of the university’s 16th Convocation to support their postgraduate studies up to the highest level at any public university of their choice’, Soludo said
Penpushing reports that the Governor charged the university to remain focused on producing problem-solvers rather than mere enumerators.
“Our institutions of higher learning must go beyond awarding certificates; they must raise innovative, solution-driven, and globally competitive graduates who can respond to the challenges of our time’.
“To the graduands, I urged them to seize the moment and emerge as beacons of hope, disruptive thinkers, and agents of change in society. The future belongs to those who are prepared to lead with courage, creativity, and purpose,” he added.
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