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It could be recalled that the Federal Executive Council on
Monday, 15th May, 2023, at its sitting approved the establishment of the two
new Universities which are privately owned by Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo.
The licenses were presented to the Proprietor of the
Universities, Prof. Adamu Gwarzo during a ceremony held at the headquarters of
the NUC in Abuja.
Speaking shortly after receiving the licences, Prof. Gwazo,
who doubles as the Founder of Maryam Abacha American Universities of Nigeria
and Niger-Maradi, assured NUC of his commitment to ensure strict adherence to
all the provisions in the NUC guidelines for the promotion of academic
excellence.
He commended the Federal Government for issuing the license
to the new Universities saying the gesture is a clear indication of the
confidence the government has in him.
Prof. Gwarzo, who expressed appreciation to all those who
contributed towards achieving the feat, pledged to ensure the new Universities
operate within the guidelines set out by the commission to enable them to
provide quality education.
On his part, the Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Abubakar
Adamu Rasheed, congratulated the proprietor and founder of the Universities,
Prof. Adamu Gwarzo for achieving the feat.
He disclosed that the commission has developed a code of governance for private universities, which is expected to address the identified governance challenges bedeviling smooth operation of many private universities in the country.
Meanwhile, the President of Maryam Abacha American
University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Israr has congratulated the
Founder and Chairman Governing Council of the University, Prof. Gwarzo for the
great achievement.
During the event, Prof. Gwarzo was in company of Director
Academic Planning and Quality Assurance of MAAUN Nigeria, Dr. Nura A. Yaro and
some other management staff of the University.