The Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) has awarded an honourary Doctor of Engineering degree (honoris causa) to Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, a member of the House of Representatives for the Bichi federal constituency.
The award recognised his extensive contributions to educational advancement in Nigeria.
During the ceremony yesterday in Abuja, FUDMA’s vice chancellor, Prof. Armayau Hamisu, commended Hon. Abubakar Bichi for his commitment to education.
Prof. Hamisu highlighted Bichi’s recent sponsorship of 21 postgraduate students to study engineering in Malaysia and his support for more than 5,000 students from Bichi pursuing higher education across Nigeria.
He noted that Bichi’s efforts have greatly impacted FUDMA, providing funding for critical projects that enhance the institution’s academic resources and infrastructure.
“Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, Member House of Representatives, Bichi Federal Constituency, and chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, has significantly contributed through his oversight function,”
Prof. Hamisu remarked, “With his support, FUDMA has constructed three new faculties, a library, a female hostel, and an auditorium.”
In appreciation of his support, FUDMA named a newly completed 200-seat auditorium in his honour. Following the convocation, Hon. Bichi officially commissioned the auditorium and pledged to continue working to advance academic institutions across Nigeria.
Expressing gratitude for the award, Hon. Bichi said, “Universities in developed countries have leveraged alternative funding with great effect, and Nigerian institutions should begin adopting similar measures.”
He reaffirmed his commitment to advancing education and emphasised the need for collective support to elevate Nigerian institutions.
Hon. Bichi was joined at the event by fellow House members, family, friends, and supporters who gathered to celebrate his achievements.
