Franco-British International University (FBIU), Kaduna, on Wednesday recorded a major milestone with the matriculation of 362 st...
Franco-British International University (FBIU), Kaduna, on Wednesday recorded a major milestone with the matriculation of 362 students admitted for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The maiden matriculation ceremony attracted parents, guardians, government officials, academics, invited guests, and well-wishers from across the country to witness the formal admission of the students into the university community.
A member of the MAAUN Group of Universities, FBIU matriculated students into four schools: the School of Nursing Sciences, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Computing, and the School of Social and Management Sciences.
Speaking at the ceremony, the President of FBIU, Prof. Abdullahi Sabo Muhammad, congratulated the students on behalf of the management and the entire university community.
He described the occasion as a significant milestone in the lives of the students and in the history of the university, marking the official commencement of their academic journey.
In his address, the Founder of the MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, cautioned the students against immorality and other social vices, stressing that the group operates a zero-tolerance policy on drug abuse.
He urged the matriculating students to remain focused on their studies, emphasising the university's commitment to producing quality graduates who will contribute to the development of Nigeria and Africa.
Prof. Gwarzo also announced plans to establish an Internationalisation Unit at the university to facilitate access to scholarships, academic exchange programmes, and global learning opportunities.
Delivering his goodwill message, the Chancellor of FBIU, Senator Shehu Sani, urged the matriculating students to uphold discipline and good character, describing these virtues as essential to preserving the university's reputation and achieving academic excellence.
In their separate remarks, the President of MAAUN Nigeria, Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Israr, the Registrar of MAAUN Niger and Nigeria, Dr. Shu'aibu Usman Tanko, and the representative of the Canadian University of Nigeria, Prof. Ahmed Maigari Ibrahim, described the students as privileged to have secured admission into one of the leading emerging universities in sub-Saharan Africa.
They encouraged the students to remain committed to their studies and take full advantage of the academic and personal development opportunities available at the institution.
Also speaking, the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON), Dr. Baba Muhammad Yakubu, congratulated the students and commended the university for offering academic programmes that respond to contemporary societal needs and align with global standards.
The Vice President (Administration) of FBIU, who presided over the ceremony, administered the matriculation oath, formally admitting the students into the university community.
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