Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources Downstream, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has congratulated the chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, for bagging an honourary doctorate degree from the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) in Katsina State.
FUDMA at the weekend awarded an honourary Doctor of Engineering degree (honoris causa) to Hon. Bichi, a member of the House of Representatives representing the Bichi federal constituency of Kano State, in recognition of his extensive contributions to educational advancement in Nigeria.
Ugochinyere, in a statement, said the award was well-deserved as Bichi as Appropriation Committee chair has been a uniting figure in the 10th House of Representatives.
He noted that Bichi as a philanthropist has helped many, providing funding for critical projects and supporting his constituents and Nigerians as a whole in their various endeavours such as education, among others.
According to him, Bichi’s competence, team spirit and all-inclusive leadership capacity made the passage of 2024 Appropriation Bill seamless, just as he expressed optimism that the tempo will be maintained.
Ugochinyere said, “Congratulations to my friend, Rt Hon. Abubakar Bichi for bagging an honourary doctorate degree from the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA). I am absolutely thrilled to hear the fantastic news. This honour is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to better the lives of your constituents and Nigerians as a whole.
“Your dedication to education of the citizens is truly inspiring, and I have no doubt that you will continue to make significant contributions. The honour is well deserved as it recognizes your extensive contributions to educational advancement in Nigeria.”
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