The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will deliver the keynote speech at the 16th Founder’s Day/20th Convocation of the American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola, Adamawa State, on Saturday.
Spokesperson of the Peter Obi Media Reach(POMR) Umar Ibrahim in a statenemt indicated that, Obi’s lecture will be a significant event in the university’s celebrations marking its 20th anniversary.
This lecture follows Obi’s tradition of speaking at prominent educational institutions globally, including Harvard University, Yale University, Wharton School, and Peace University earlier this year.
The convocation will celebrate the Founder’s Day, which honors His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria and founder of AUN, for his remarkable contributions to education and human development.
In 20 years, AUN has grown significantly, earning recognition among the top three Nigerian universities in Times Higher Education (THE) 2024 Global Impact Rankings. The university’s emphasis on community service and its focus on addressing Africa’s socioeconomic challenges have been key factors in its success.
Professor DeWayne Preston Frazier, President of AUN, expressed great excitement about Obi’s role as keynote speaker, acknowledging his distinguished public service and commitment to education.
“We are proud to welcome Mr. Peter Obi, a respected leader who has consistently championed quality education and governance. He is an ideal speaker to help us mark our 20th anniversary,” said Dr. Frazier.
Obi joins an esteemed list of past speakers at the university, including Dr. Paul Vita, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah, and Professor Charles Soludo.
This event marks another significant milestone in Obi’s ongoing advocacy for education and leadership development in Nigeria and beyond.