The Vice-Chancellor of Dan Dicko Dankoulodo University, Maradi, Dr. Adamu Akurki, has expressed deep satisfaction with the institutional standards of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, following his participation in the university’s maiden convocation ceremony, describing the institution as a model for emerging universities in the sub-region.
Dr. Akurki made these remarks in an interview with journalists on Friday, on the sidelines of the convocation ceremony, where he commended MAAUN for its strong institutional organisation, high level of environmental hygiene, and well-articulated academic and administrative systems.
He noted that the university operates within a modern pedagogical framework that emphasises quality assurance, professional training, and institutional discipline. “What I observed is a well-governed academic environment with clear structures and effective instructional systems. There are important lessons to be drawn from this experience,” he stated.
The Vice-Chancellor explained that his participation in the convocation provided an opportunity to engage critically with MAAUN’s academic model, particularly its teaching methodologies, training architecture, and institutional governance. He observed that such exposure is especially valuable for Dan Dicko Dankoulodo University, which he described as a relatively young institution undergoing foundational development. “As a new university, there is considerable value in learning from institutions that have successfully established functional academic systems,” he added.
Dr. Akurki also expressed appreciation for the professionalism and hospitality extended to invited guests, noting that the quality of reception and welfare arrangements reflected the university’s commitment to excellence and institutional culture.
Emphasising the importance of inter-university engagement, the Vice-Chancellor expressed optimism about sustained academic collaboration between Dan Dicko Dankoulodo University and MAAUN. He stressed that such partnerships are critical to promoting knowledge exchange, institutional capacity building, and sustainable development within higher education systems. “We pray for the continuity of this academic relationship and for the realisation of meaningful outcomes that will strengthen both institutions,” he remarked.
He further commended the President and Founder of MAAUN, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, describing him as a visionary educationist whose dedication to the advancement of higher education is both exemplary and impactful.
According to Dr. Akurki, individuals of Professor Gwarzo’s stature represent the intellectual driving force behind educational development in Africa and the Sahel region. “With a few more individuals of this calibre, our higher education sector would witness significant transformation,” he observed.
In his concluding remarks, Dr. Akurki called on governments and relevant stakeholders to deepen structured dialogue and strategic cooperation among higher education institutions. He also expressed optimism that the Maradi campus of MAAUN would, in due course, attain comparable academic growth and institutional maturity to that of its Kano campus. “The institutional standards demonstrated during this convocation are highly commendable, and we look forward to seeing similar progress replicated in Maradi,” he concluded.
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