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BUK promotes couple to rank of professor same day
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
In a heartwarming and historic moment, Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has promoted husband and wife to the esteemed rank of Professor, marking a rare and remarkable achievement in the academic world.
KANO FOCUS reports that Professor Suleiman Mainasara Yar’adua and his wife, Aisha Haruna, were both elevated to professorial ranks in their respective fields of Development Communication and Public Law, on the same day, after 24 years of marriage and dedicated service to the university.
The simultaneous promotion of the couple is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and passion for academic excellence. Their achievement is not only a milestone in their individual careers but also a celebration of their partnership and commitment to each other.
Professor Suleiman Mainasara Yar’adua
The university community is thrilled to see the couple achieve this remarkable feat together, and their promotion is being hailed as a double celebration.
Professor Yar’adua, a renowned expert in Development Communication, has made significant contributions to the field through his research and publications. His wife, Aisha, a distinguished scholar in Law, has also made notable contributions to her field, with a focus on human rights and gender studies.
Their research and academic endeavors have not only enriched the university but have also had a positive impact on the broader academic community.
The couple’s achievement is a shining example of the university’s commitment to academic excellence and its support for the professional growth and development of its faculty members. BUK has a long tradition of fostering a culture of academic excellence, and the promotion of the couple is a testament to the university’s success in nurturing and recognizing outstanding scholars.
As they celebrate their achievement, Professor Yar’adua and his wife, Aisha, are an inspiration to their colleagues, students, and the wider academic community. Their dedication to their work, their partnership, and their commitment to academic excellence serve as a model for aspiring scholars and couples alike.
Professor Aisha Haruna
The university community has congratulated the couple on their achievement, praising their hard work, dedication, and passion for academic excellence. The promotion of Professor Yar’adua and his wife, Aisha, is a celebration of their individual and joint achievements, and their contributions to the university and the broader academic community.
As they bask in the glory of their achievement, Professor Yar’adua and his wife, Aisha, are already looking to the future, eager to continue making significant contributions to their fields and to the university community. Their promotion is a demonstration to the power of partnership, commitment, and hard work, and serves as an inspiration to all who aspire to achieve academic excellence.
Speaking to BUK Bulletin, the Yar’aduas said this promotion will inspire them to be more committed to the University as the first couple in recent times to attain the fame of professorial rank same day and from this prestigious citadel of learning.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Kano State Commissioner of Finance and renowned academic, Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago.
KANO FOCUS reports that the governor’s reaction was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano.
Governor Yusuf described the late Prof. Dandago as a dedicated public servant and accomplished scholar whose contributions to education and governance left lasting footprints in Kano State.
He noted that the former finance commissioner served the state with integrity and commitment and was widely respected for his professionalism, humility and passion for knowledge.
According to the governor, Kano State has lost a valuable son whose experience and wisdom greatly enriched both public service and the academic community.
Governor Yusuf extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased, the academic community and the people of Kano State over what he described as an irreparable loss.
He prayed that Almighty Allah forgives the shortcomings of the late Prof. Dandago, grants him Aljannatul Firdaus and gives his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The National President of the Government Arabic Teachers College Gwale Old Students Association (GATCOSA), Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago, is dead.
KANO FOCUS reports that Prof. Dandago, a renowned Professor of Accountancy at Bayero University Kano, died on Wednesday evening. His passing has thrown the academic community and associates into mourning.
In a message shared on GATCOSA’s WhatsApp platform, a Director at the Kano State Ministry of Higher Education, Alhaji Nura Dandago, announced that the funeral prayer for the late professor would be held on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at his residence in Rijiyar Zaki Quarters, Kano.
Until his death, Prof. Dandago served as the National President of GATCOSA and was widely respected for his contributions to education and public service. He previously served as Commissioner for Finance in Kano State during the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
Just last Saturday, the late academic presented a paper on economic challenges in Northern Nigeria at a Ramadan Lecture organised by the Islamic Forum of Nigeria, where he spoke passionately about strategies for economic reform and regional development.
Colleagues and admirers described Prof. Dandago as a dedicated scholar and public servant who was deeply committed to building a prosperous and self-reliant nation. His death marks the end of a distinguished career in academia and public service.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The basketball team of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has emerged champions of the Northwest 3×3 Basketball Championship hosted by Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
KANO FOCUS reports that the victorious team presented the championship trophy to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Haruna Musa, following their impressive performance at the tournament, which featured six universities from across Northern Nigeria.
BUK went unbeaten throughout the competition, winning all six matches and sealing the title with a thrilling 20–18 victory over the host institution, ABU Zaria, in the final.
In the group stage, BUK recorded a 10–0 win against Northwest University, Kano, and defeated the Air Force Institute of Technology 33–20. The team also edged the Federal University of Education, Kano, 11–9, before securing another dominant 10–0 victory over the Federal University of Transportation, Daura. They capped their remarkable run with the narrow 20–18 triumph in the final.
The victory marks BUK’s second championship title in the history of the competition, reinforcing the university’s growing reputation in collegiate sports.
Receiving the team, the Vice-Chancellor congratulated the athletes for bringing pride to the institution and urged them to sustain and surpass their current achievements. He reaffirmed the management’s commitment to strengthening sports development in the university and pledged continued institutional and individual support for the players’ sporting careers.
The presentation ceremony concluded with the formal handover of the trophy and cash rewards to the athletes in recognition of their discipline, teamwork and excellence.
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