Suleiman Yar’adua and Aisha Haruna, a Nigerian couple made history as they were promoted to the rank of professor at Bayero University, Kano (BUK), after 24 years of marriage and dedicated service to the university.
The husband and wife were recognized by the university for their hard work and dedication to service. Yar’adua, who is a known authority in Development Communication at BUK, has contributed meaningfully to the field through his impactful research and publications.
Aisha, a distinguished scholar in Public Law, has advanced her field with a focus on human rights and gender studies. The couple’s concurrent promotion is evidence of their hard work, dedication, and academic excellence.
The couple by their achievements have enriched the Bayero University, Kano, and also inspired the broader academic community. The institution’s recognition of their contributions emphasises the university’s commitment to academic excellence and the celebration of outstanding scholarship.
Yar’adua and Haruna expressed gratitude for the honour and reaffirmed their commitment to advancing their respective fields and contributing to the university’s growth.
“This promotion will motivate us to remain more committed to the university,” the couple stated in an interview with the BUK Bulletin.
The university community has warmly congratulated the couple, applauding their dedication and partnership as a model of academic success. Their achievement reflects the value of perseverance and collaboration in reaching professional milestones.
As the first couple in recent times to attain professorial ranks on the same day at BUK, their success stands as a beacon of inspiration to colleagues, students, and aspiring academics.
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