University of Calabar Has Written My Name In Its Golden Records, Says Wike

By Ndifereke BASSEY

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the University of Calabar has written his name in its golden records.

The minister stated this in his speech after being conferred with an honorary degree in law by the institution.

The conferment was held as part of activities to mark the 37th Convocation Ceremony and 50th anniversary celebration of the institution.

In his acceptance speech, the Minister said the award will spur him to contribute even more meaningfully to the advancement of education, good governance and national development.

"I am honoured by this recognition as the University of Calabar has written my name in its golden records and I accept it with great responsibility.

"As I receive this award, I am reminded of the enormous responsibility that comes with it.

"It is a charge to remain steadfast in my contribution to national development, upholding the ideals of excellence and inspiration to the next generation.

"I accept this honorary award with renewed vigour to contribute even more meaningfully to the advancement of education, good governance and national development.

"I embrace this moment with greater responsibility and pray the University continues to produce leaders and innovators who will shape a brighter future for Nigeria", he said.

The minister appreciated the Visitor to the university, President Bola Tinubu for his visionary leadership and commitment to the advancement of education in Nigeria.

He disclosed that President Tinubu 's Renewed Hope Agenda has injected new life into our university system through landmark interventions that has transformed the landscape of tertiary education in Nigeria.