Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) conducted its 3rd convocation ceremony yesterday, November 18th 2024, at Amani Event Centre, Kano State. The much anticipated gathering was graced by the Executive Governor of Kano State, His Excellency, Eng. Abba Kabir Yusuf and his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam, His Royal Highness the Emir of Kano State, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and Senator Eng. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, the Founder Chairman of Skyline International Group of Companies, among other prominent personalities.
Mallam Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, a respected Islamic scholar in Kano State, delivered the opening prayer for the event. In his opening remarks, the registrar of SUN, Mr. Ahmed Muhammed Abdullahi, welcomed the distinguished personalities for gracing the event. He said the day is a remarkable day for both the graduates and the management of the university.
The formal installation of His Royal Highness the Emir of Kano State as the chancellor of the university followed after the opening remarks, and he delivered his remarks afterwards. The Chancellor said, “for the graduands, a new chapter in your lives has begun. There’s so much more you need to do. You are a remarkable collection of highly skilled people in a world that desires you. You have demonstrated that you have the ability and determination to prevail in the face of unexpected challenges. You are fully prepared for the future.”
He applauded the management of SUN for conferring the honour of the chancellor of the university on him.
While delivering his remarks during the occasion the founder chairman of the Founder Chairman of Skyline International Group of Companies, Mr. Kamal Puri, said, “I would like to congratulate His Excellency the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Grand Commander in Chief of Armed Forces (GCFR), Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for successfully spending over 1 year in office.”
He commended the Executive Governor of Kano State, His Excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his absolute dedication to uplifting the standard of education in Kano State. “Surely, I want to express my support for the initiatives, hard work, and unquestionable educational policies that have been put into place while you are in charge. It is impressive how sincerely you are determined to improve education in the state,” he said.
He particularly lauded the efforts of Senator Eng. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso for his persistence in ensuring the establishment of SUN in Kano State. He added that “indeed, the efforts of the Governor to send over 1000 students to study abroad are very commendable. I applaud you once again for gracing the launch of our newly established auditorium, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso Auditorium, and your effort towards educating Kano people through the digital skills and ICE program in collaboration with SUN CSR initiative.”
In his remarks during the ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor of SUN, Prof. Ajith Kumar V. V. said the convocation ceremony marks the culmination of your academic journey—a journey filled with hard work, resilience, discovery, and growth. He acknowledged the contribution of all the university’s stakeholders who have contributed to the continued success of the university. He encouraged the students to apply all the learning they have gained during their studies to the betterment of their communities.
The Governor of Kano State His Excellency, Eng. Abba Kabir Yusuf in his speech, admitted that Skyline University Nigeria has established itself as a beacon of academic excellence in Kano, driven by a spirit of innovation, inclusivity, and commitment to high-quality education. In just seven years, Skyline has made significant strides in nurturing future leaders equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resilience to thrive in a world that is continuously evolving. He then commended Senator Eng. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, for giving the university an enabling environment to invest in the education sector of the state.
His Excellency Senator Eng. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, in his remarks, reflected on the launching of the university’s auditorium, which happened to mark his birthday at the campus of SUN. He reiterated his commitment to ensuring that he supports the university through educational initiatives that would propel education in the state. He said he is happy that SUN is the pioneer institution that gave birth to over 10 in the state. He encouraged the university to increase or maintain its services as the best that youth can have.
Some of the vice chancellors of universities who gave goodwill messages during the convocation include Prof. Fatima Batoul Mukhtar, the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of Azman University, Prof. Muhammad Israr, President of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAUUN), among other Vice-Chancellor’s and representatives of other universities in Nigeria.
Other activities that were done during the ceremony include the presentation of class topper awards, staff awards and presentation of speech by the outgoing Students Representative Council President, Abulwafa Sadiq Kassim.