Gov. Lawal bags doctorate degree from kebbi varsity
The Governor of Zamfara state Dr Dauda Lawal has received honorary doctorate degree from the prestigious Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero in Kebbi state.
The honor was bestowed upon him on Saturday during the university’s joint maiden convocation at the University Convocation Arena in Aliero
A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, affirmed that Governor Lawal was selected and confirmed for the honorary doctorate degree by the university’s Senate.
The maiden convocation commenced on Wednesday with a press briefing by the Vice Chancellor, Engr. Prof. Danshehu Bagudu Gwandangaji.
The statement stated that, “On Saturday, 10th January 2026, Governor Dauda Lawal was conferred with an Honorary Degree by the Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology.
“The university said the honor reflects its commitment to recognizing individuals whose work has had a meaningful and lasting impact on society.
“The Kebbi State Varsity conferred on Governor Lawal the Degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc) Honoris Causa in recognition of his distinguished service and contributions to societal development.
“The Senate highlighted Governor Lawal’s achievements in education, health, infrastructure, the economy, and workers’ welfare as major reasons for the honor.
“Such recognitions will make the governor put more effort into his resolve to make Zamfara State greater.”
Earlier, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Bagudu Danshehu, revealed that since its founding in 2005, the university has graduated 7,221 undergraduate students, along with 669 postgraduate students, between the 2010/2011 and 2023/2024 academic sessions.
