AUN matriculates new students for Spring 2023 Semester

The American University of Nigeria (AUN) has formally welcomed its newest students for the Spring 2023 semester to begin their academic journey.

At a colorful Pledge Ceremony on Monday, January 23, 2023, the new students, accompanied by their parents and relatives, were joined by members of the University Community to take the symbolic Oath of Allegiance, pledging to uphold the University’s ideals – integrity, service and academic excellence.

The incoming class is made up of young people from all regions of Nigeria, international students and Nigerians in the Diaspora.

The Interim President of AUN, Professor Attahir Yusuf, welcomed the incoming students and expressed his gratitude for their decision to attend a university that fosters excellence in character and learning while providing opportunities for self-development and global engagement.

Professor Attahir Yusuf charged the students to be of high integrity and to cultivate excellent character and discipline as they embark on their academic pursuits, adding that character and discipline are just as vital as quality education for young minds to take on leadership and national development.

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Professor Yusuf Attahir further reminded the students that AUN has zero tolerance for anti-social behaviors and vices and has instituted systems and mechanisms to ensure that the University’s code of conduct is strictly adhered to.

The American University of Nigeria, he said, is a Development University dedicated to providing world-class education and developing future leaders with critical thinking and problem-solving mindset. He encouraged the students to make judicious use of available resources to harness their full potential and excel in their chosen field of study.

“As you join this vibrant learning community, the entire university system is designed to give you the necessary support and encouragement that you need to study, thrive and lead in your chosen field of studies. Every individual is valued at AUN and every individual is supported and encouraged to the best they can become,” the Professor of Entrepreneurship Management said.

The new students took the first steps in their academic careers by participating in community service, a compulsory requirement for all students of AUN. The new students were at the RundeJabbi Nursery and Primary School in Mbamba, Yola Town, where they spent fun hours repainting dilapidated classroom blocks and giving something back to the University’s local community.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.