Labour Party and the 2023 Presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi, is to deliver this year’s Convocation lecture at the American University of Nigeria, AUN, Yola, Adamawa state,
The lecture at the 16th Founder’s Day/20th Convocation of the University by the Labour Party leader and others falls in line with his public speeches in notable educational institutions globally, including Harvard University, Yale University, Wharton University, Pennsylvania, USA, and Peace University all this year.
A statement from the office of the founder of the University Atiku Abubakar indicated that the 16th Founders Day lecture will be the highlight of activities marking the 20th anniversary of the founding of the American-style Development University.
According to the release, 20 years since its establishment, the numerous community service and outreach projects executed by students, alums, faculty, and staff have earned the Development University a spot among the top three Nigerian universities in Times Higher Education (THE’s) 2024 global impact ranking.
President of AUN, Professor DeWayne Preston Frazier, in an official invite acknowledged Mr. Peter Obi as Keynote Speaker and conveyed to him the appreciation of the AUN Community for his acceptance of the invitation.
“I am highly pleased and honored to announce that the former Executive Governor of Anambra state, His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi, CON, will be our Keynote Speaker. Mr. Obi is an accomplished public servant and politician who has spent most of his life providing quality leadership and service to Nigerians.
He is a champion of education and will be an excellent speaker to celebrate our 20 years”, Dr. Frazier said in a message to the Community.
Mr. Peter Obi joins an array of personalities across the local and International who have delivered foundation lectures of the university in the past; these include Dr. Paul Vita, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah, and former Ugandan Vice President Dr. Gilbert Bukenya.
Others are Professor Charles Soludo, Tulane University Professor Dr. William Bertrand and President Emeritus of Iowa Wesleyan, University, and, Professor Steven Titus.
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