BREAKING: UNIZIK Defers Award For Sanusi

An honorary doctorate degree earlier approved for the dethroned Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi by the Nnamdi Azikwe University, Akwa, Anambra State has been deferred due to prevailing circumstances surrounding the former Emir.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof Charles Esimone on Thursday made the, announcement during the 14th convocation ceremonies of the University, where he stated that the deferment was due to prevailing circumstances.

The VC said the award would be conferred on Sanusi in future convocation ceremonies of the University.

The VC said, “The award will be conferred on the former Emir in our future convocation ceremonies.

“The Senate of the University duly approved the award to former Emir Muhammadu Sanusi.”

Sanusi was to be honoured with an honorary doctorate degree in risk management.

Sanusi was dethroned, on Monday, by Governor of Kano, Umar Ganduje, and banished to Nasarawa.

Two other Nigerians honoured at the occasion were Chief Innocent Chukwuma, who is the Chairman, Innocent Motors, Nnewi, and Chief Daniel Chukwudolue of the Dozie Oil.

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