BY our correspondent
Sokoto
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto at the weekend conferred honorary doctorates on two prominent Nigerians retired Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya and Islamic scholar Sheikh Muhammad Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa during its 42nd combined convocation ceremony.
Yahaya who served as Nigeria’s 22nd Chief of Army Staff received a Doctor of Science (D.Sc. Honoris Causa) in recognition of his contributions to national defence counter-insurgency operations and military reforms. Sheikh Daurawa Commander of the Kano State Hisbah Corps was awarded a Doctor of Letters (D.Litt. Honoris Causa) for his efforts in Islamic education moral rejuvenation and peacebuilding.
The honours which drew thunderous applause from dignitaries academics and students were described by the university as reflecting its core values of knowledge peace security discipline and ethical leadership.
Former Chief of Army Staff and Ambassador Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd.) congratulated the duo describing the awards as a “national recognition for lives lived in service sacrifice and the upliftment of society.”
“Gen. Faruk Yahaya has stood firm as a patriot who strengthened Nigeria’s security architecture while Sheikh Aminu Daurawa shines as a beacon of moral integrity and peacebuilding. Their recognition goes beyond their personal achievements it represents the hopes of all Nigerians working towards a safer stronger and morally upright nation” Buratai said.
Yahaya is credited with strengthening counter-terrorism operations improving troop welfare and enhancing the discipline and combat readiness of the Nigerian Army during his tenure. Sheikh Daurawa has spent decades advancing Islamic education curbing social vices and facilitating marriages for widows and vulnerable groups while delivering impactful Tafsir sessions and reforms.
