Peter Obi To Deliver Convocation Lecture Notes At Atiku’s America University

The Labour Party presidential flag bearer in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, will, on Saturday, deliver the convocation lecture of American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, as the institution clocks 20.

Spokesman for Peter Obi Media Reach, Mr Ibrahim Umar, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

According to Umar, Obi’s keynote address at the university’s 16th Founder’s Day falls in line with his public speeches in notable educational institutions globally, including Harvard University, and Yale University, among others.

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Umar said that the occasion would also be used to honour the Founder of the university and former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, for his numerous contributions to the society, especially his advancement of education and human development.

“The 16th Founder’s Day lecture will be the highlight of activities marking the 20th anniversary of the founding of the American-style Development University.

“In the university, students are educated to direct their learning and research outcomes toward addressing the socio-economic challenges of the African continent.

“In the 20 years of its establishment, the numerous community service and outreach projects executed by students, alumni, 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.

“Since its establishment in 2003, AUN has significantly expanded its academic programmes and affiliations with foreign institutions,” he said.

According to him, the university presently hosts the American Window in the north-east zone where students and members of the public can access relevant information about scholarship and research opportunities in the United States.