Buratai Unveils Army
Buratai Unveils Army University’s Visions as VC Gets
Appointment Letter
In no distant future, the Nigerian Army University (NAU) in Biu,
Borno State, will become a frontline centre of academic excellence
not only in Nigeria, but also Africa.
This was the optimism shared by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS),
Lieutenant-General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, at the official
presentation of an appointment letter to NAU’s Vice-Chancellor,
Professor David Iliya Malgwi.
The colourful event took place at the Army Headquarters’
Conference, in Abuja.
Buratai, stated that NAU founder’s dream is to make the Army
University a center of excellence in education, research and
innovation for human capacity development, military science and
technology for national development, and for the progress of
humanity.
The COAS, informed guests that five faculty complex, and the
Senate buildings, among other structures, are at advanced stage of
construction.
Buratai, who is the Chairman of NAU’s Governing Council, urged
the pioneer staff of the institution to strive and make a mark, in
line with the visions the Nigerian Army leadership has for
establishing the school.
He expressed gratitude to the Borno State’s Governor, Alhaji
Kashim Shettima, for donating 5,000 hectares of land for NAU’s
timely take-off without hitches.
He appealed to the university community to contribute their
quota towards the anticipated growth and speedy development of the
school, so as to compete favourably with other Nigerian tertiary
institutions.
While thanking the implementation and steering committee for
making the dream of establishing NAU a reality, the Lt. Gen.
Buratai, also expressed deep appreciation to the people of Biu
Emirate for their uncommon hospitality and accommodation.
In his acceptance speech, Prof. Malgwi, disclosed that less than
a year after the school was established, NAU already has over 500
Academic and Non-Academic staff filled with a cream of renowned
professors of international standing.
Malgwi, thanked the Chief of Army Staff for the relentless
support he has offered him since appointment as NAU VC.
“During the period I acted, and prior to my confirmation as
substantive VC, the university recorded tremendous achievements
such as the matriculation of 1000 undergraduate into five faculties
and 39 academic programmes.
“It will also interest you to know that our 1,000 Remedial
Students have finished their exams and waiting for placement.
“The University also clinched a gold medal in Basketball, three
silver and one bronze medal in athletics, in the just-concluded All
African Universities Olympics in Cairo, Egypt.
“The University also won five medals (two gold and three silver)
in athletics in the just-concluded NUGA games held at the Obafemi
Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife, which qualifies NAU for the next
World University Games in Italy by June 2019,” said Prof.
Malgwi.
By PRNigeria