Miqati Emerges President Of BUK Alumni

Bayero University, Kano alumni association has elected Alhaji Shuaibu Idris Miqati as President of the body for the next two years.

At the close of its 2023 annual general meeting and convention on 16th December 2023, members also elected Aare Akinwumi Akinyemi as vice president I and Ahmed Abdulkadir Firdaus as vice president II.

In his acceptance speech, Miqati pledged to resuscitate the association and position it as a veritable organisation for the advancement of all members and the rapid development of the university. The elections also produced Alhaji Salisu Indabawa as secretary general and Ma’aruf Zakariya as assistant secretary I. A statement issued by the national publicity secretary of the alumni, Mukhtar Zubairu Sirajo, said  positions of assistant secretary general II  went to Mairo Suleiman while  the post of financial secretary  went to Safiya Stephanie Musa.

Ambassador Adamu Babangida clinched the position of Internal Auditor while the post of treasurer went to Lawal Ali Gujungu.

Other elected officials include Mustapha Dawaki (social welfare), Barrister Saidu Tudunwada (Legal Adviser), Mukhtar Zubairu Sirajo (publicity secretary).

The election also produced ex-Officio members of the NEC. Those elected are Dr. Bala Muhammad, ex-officio North West, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris Danisan Fika, ex-officio North East, Aliyu Emu Yusuf, ex-officio North Central, Joseph Adewale Rannaiye, ex-officio South West, Olorogun Oyibo Adejero Mohammed, ex-officio South South and Lawrence Juwah Olorogun Oyibo Adejero Mohammed, ex-officio South South while Lawrence Juwah is ex-officio South East.