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AWKA – The Labour Party leader and presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, is to deliver the keynote speech at the 16th Founder’s Day and 20th Convocation ceremony of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola scheduled for Saturday, November 30, 2024.
The ceremony will afford Obi to continue his engagement with top academic institutions worldwide.
This year alone, Obi delivered speeches at globally renowned institutions, including Harvard University, Yale University, the Wharton School, and Peace University.
A statement from AUN highlighted the occasion as a tribute to the institution’s founder, former Vice President of Nigeria, His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, GCON, Waziri Adamawa, for his pivotal contributions to education and societal advancement.
The Founder’s Day lecture, a key part of the University’s 20th-anniversary celebrations, underscores AUN’s commitment to addressing Africa’s socioeconomic challenges through its American-style development-oriented education.
Since its establishment in 2003, AUN has gained recognition as one of Nigeria’s leading universities, ranking among the top three in the 2024 Times Higher Education Global Impact Ranking.
AUN President, Professor DeWayne Preston Frazier, expressed enthusiasm over Obi’s participation saying: “We are honoured to welcome His Excellency Peter Obi, CON, as our keynote speaker. He is an accomplished public servant and a champion of education, making him an excellent choice to mark this milestone,” said Professor Frazier in a message to the AUN community.
