Bayero University Kano (BUK) Announces 39th Convocation Ceremony

Bayero University Kano (BUK) Announces 39th Convocation Ceremony

Bayero University Kano (BUK) has announced the schedule for its highly anticipated 39th Convocation Ceremony, which will celebrate the achievements of students across various academic disciplines.

Event Details and Venue

The grand occasion will unfold at the New Campus, Gwarzo Road, Kano, where graduates will be awarded degrees, prizes, and honorary recognitions.

Convocation Schedule

Day 1: Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Graduands from the following faculties will receive their degrees:

• Allied Health Sciences
• Basic Medical Sciences
• Clinical Sciences
• Dentistry
• Arts and Islamic Studies
• Communication
• Education
• Engineering
• Life Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Pharmaceutical Sciences

Venue: Convocation Arena
Time: 9:00 AM

Day 2: Thursday, February 13, 2025

Students from these faculties will be honored:

• Agriculture
• Computing
• Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Law
• Economics and Management Sciences
• Social Sciences
• School of Continuing Education (SCE)

Venue: Convocation Arena
Time: 9:00 AM

Day 3: Friday, February 14, 2025

A special convocation lecture will be delivered by:
Speaker: Khalil Sulaiman Halilu, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, NASENI
Topic: Innovation and Entrepreneurship: A Pathway to National Development
Chairman: Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology (FMIST)

Venue: CBN Centre of Excellence, BUK, New Campus
Time: 4:00 PM

Day 4: Saturday, February 15, 2025

The grand finale will feature: Award of Emeritus Professorships
Honorary Degree Conferrals to:

• Col. Sani Bello (Rtd.) – Former Governor of Kano State
• Auwalu Abdullahi Rano, OON – Chairman & CEO, AA Rano Nigeria Limited
  Awarding of Higher Degrees and Prizes for:
• College of Postgraduate Studies
• Dangote Business School

Venue: Convocation Arena
Time: 9:00 AM

This convocation ceremony marks a major milestone for the university and its graduating students, celebrating years of dedication, hard work, and academic excellence.

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