From Sani Gazas Chinade, Bauchi
The Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare (FUHSA), Bauchi State, has graduated 50 students from its Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics at its maiden convocation ceremony, marking a milestone in the institution’s development of healthcare professionals.
Of the graduands, three earned First Class Honours, 20 obtained Second Class Upper Division, 25 graduated with Second Class Lower Division, while two received Third Class Honours.
The ceremony brought together education stakeholders and government representatives, including the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Yobe State, Alhaji Baba Malam Wali, who represented Governor Mai Mala Buni.
In an address delivered on his behalf, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding access to higher education, particularly through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).
Represented by the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, Tinubu disclosed that 1,798 students, representing 43 per cent of the university’s student population, benefited from NELFUND during the 2025/2026 academic session.
The president said financial constraints should not prevent qualified students from pursuing higher education, describing education as an important instrument for social mobility and national development.
The Chancellor of FUHSA and Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama’ila Mohammed Mera, formally declared the maiden convocation open. He commended governors in the North-East for their contributions to regional development and appreciated Governor Buni for his continued support for the education sector.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor 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.
Wali attended the ceremony alongside the Yobe State APC Chairman, Alhaji Muhammad Gadaka; Commissioner for Works, Engr. Umar Wakilu; Mandate Secretary of the 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.