In a grand celebration of educational excellence and visionary management, the American College of Nigeria (AUN) marked its sixteenth Annual Founder’s Day and twentieth Anniversary on a radiant Saturday.
The occasion introduced collectively an august gathering of political figures, diplomats, students, and conventional leaders from Yola and past. Hosted on the esteemed Lamido Aliyu Musdafa Graduation Corridor, the event was graced by the presence of the Labour Social gathering’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, who delivered the keynote tackle.
In a heartfelt message, the American Embassy in Nigeria, by Deputy Ambassador David Greene, conveyed its solidarity with AUN’s school and workers, expressing gratitude for the establishment’s dedication to Yola and its surrounding communities.
The Embassy additionally lauded the foresight of AUN’s Founder, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, in establishing the college.
In his tackle, AUN President Dewayne Frazier extolled the establishment’s 20-year journey, crediting Atiku’s visionary management and unwavering dedication. “Immediately we rejoice the fruits of 20 years of steadfast imaginative and prescient,” he declared, emphasising the collective achievements of the college’s devoted workers, college students, and alumni.
Among the many poignant moments of the day, the AUN Honour Society recognised college students for his or her excellent tutorial accomplishments and their outstanding contributions to group improvement.
Vice President for Teachers, Mr. Dan Okereke, highlighted the Honour Society’s creation of an annual Science, Know-how, Engineering, and Arithmetic (STEM) competitors in Adamawa State’s secondary colleges, additional cementing AUN’s dedication to nurturing future innovators.
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Throughout his keynote tackle, Obi expressed heartfelt appreciation for Atiku’s private sacrifices in championing training, a pursuit he described as “extra of a calling than a enterprise for revenue.” He urged the scholars to embrace management, hope, and the promise of a brighter future for Nigeria, regardless of its challenges.
Quoting the profound phrases of Chinua Achebe, Obi reiterated the timeless reality: Nigeria’s challenges are rooted in a deficit of true management. He highlighted the qualities of chief — competence, compassion, and imaginative and prescient — urging the scholars to rise above tribal and non secular divides.
He additional famous that the success of a nation is anchored on the well being and training of its individuals, emphasizing {that a} robust training system is a cornerstone of societal progress.
In his reflection on Nigeria’s latest financial trajectory, Obi referred to as on the youth to forge a brand new path, centered on meritocracy and efficiency quite than tribalism or faith. “The way forward for Nigeria lies within the fingers of our youth,” he declared, urging them to carry quick to the values of integrity and excellence.
In his remarks, Atiku expressed profound gratitude for AUN’s journey up to now. “Immediately, we rejoice not solely a milestone however a motion — a imaginative and prescient that has touched numerous lives.
That is however the starting,” he stated. He acknowledged the contributions of key people who’ve helped form AUN’s legacy, together with Prof. Robert Pastor, the college’s first Board Chairman, and Mr. Ahmed Joda, the pioneering Board members who’ve served over time. As AUN embarks on its subsequent chapter, Atiku famous: “For us, this twentieth anniversary marks solely the start of our journey forward.”
