Education
PROF. Toyin Falola, The Jacob and Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities and a distinguished Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, was on Saturday, April 20, 2024, conferred with a D.Litt. honorary doctorate by the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Sokoto State.
The recognition comes in acknowledgement of his outstanding intellectual achievements. This serves as a testimony to Falola’s dedication to scholarship, which has evidently left an indelible mark on the African education system. The recognition reflects the wider acknowledgement of his intellectual contributions globally.
Prof. Falola was awarded the title of Doctor of Letters, D.Litt. – Honoris Causa, during the grand finale of the 38th, 39th, 40th and 41st combined convocation ceremony of the university, held at the University Convocation Square, Main Campus.
Speaking before the conferment of the honour on Prof. Falola and others, the Vice-Chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Prof. Lawal Suleiman Bilbis, highlighted the contributions of the awardees. As he stated, the institution, since its establishment in 1975, has lived up to the expectations, evolving into a beacon of excellence in higher education, research, and community engagement.
On behalf of the honorees, Prof. Falola appreciated the management of the institution for counting him and his colleagues worthy and for bestowing the honours on them, pledging on behalf of the honourees that they would support the institution.
He equally admonished the grandaunts to exhibit what they have learnt in the institution in their life endeavours.
The other recipients were His Royal Highness Nasir Ado Bayero, Emir of Bichi, and Sheikh Mallam Mohammadu Bello Na-Mallam Boyi.
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto is 49 years old and 4,288 graduates received various degrees and diplomas in combined Convocation Ceremony.
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-April 22, 2024 @ 12:43 GMT|
Tags: Jacob and Frances Sanger Mossiker Prof. Lawal Suleiman Bilbis Prof. Toyin Falola Sheikh Mallam Mohammadu Bello Na-Mallam Boyi.
