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Akpabio felicitates deputy on doctorate degree conferment

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, on his conferment with a Doctorate Degree (Honoris Causa) by the Bayero University, Kano.

Akpabio, in a congratulatory message on Friday, March 1, 2024, described Barau as “a worthy brother”.

He said the Deputy Senate President is well deserved of the honour bestowed on him by the university, adding that “Barau’s experience has continued to enrich legislation as we strive to contribute our quota to the Renewed Hope Agenda of the current administration.”

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The Senate President stated: “On behalf of my family, the people of Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District and the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I felicitate with one of the longest-serving legislators in the National Assembly; Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin Barau CON, on his conferment with a Doctorate Degree (Honoris Causa) by the prestigious Bayero University (BUK), Kano.

“As this honour is being bestowed on you today, we pray for Almighty Allah’s protection for you, your family, your constituents and the good people of Kano.”

Senator Barau and the President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, will be honoured by Bayero University, Kano, at its 38th convocation on Saturday, March 2.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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