The Conferment of a Doctorate Degree of International Affairs on Dr Prince Yakubu Hussein Yakubu Galadima of Ankpa kingdom, by the African Theological Education Network, an affiliate of Vision International University, USA, has been loudly acknowledged by well meaning citizens of Kogi State as a tonic and elixir that would spur the businessman and philanthropist to do more for the society’.
This were the totality of submissions made by the Members Representing Ankpa and Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituencies and other notable Nigerians in their messages of Congratulations to a man who no doubt stole the show when the African Theological Education Network conferred Degrees and Ph.D’s on some prominent Nigerians at the weekend.
The occasion which was graced by the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, Represented by his Deputy, Chief Edward Onoja, had the who is who in the state in attendance.
Hon. Abdallahi Ibrahim Ali (HALIMS), Member Representing Ankpa/Olamaboro/Omala Federal Constituency and Chairman House Commitee on Steel Development, described Hon. Dr. Prince Yakubu as a rare gem, maintaining that the Conferment was a delight.
He pointed out too that the Doctorate Degree of International Affairs (DIA) conferred on the Businessman cum philanthropist by the Afncan Theologica! Education Network in collaboraton with Vision University, Romona Calrforma, USA.
was well deserved, bestowed on a personality as the Galadima who has made positive impact in the society’.
He said the award will go a long way in encouraging him to do more for the growth of the state and humanity in general urged him to continue to work for humanity.
Hon. Halims congratulated him on the conferment and fervently prayed that the Almighty Allah will continue to give him the grace and wisdom to impact much more on the society,
For Hon. Shaba Ibrahim, MHR and the Sodangin Lokoja. He felicitate with Prince Yakubu Yakubu on the milestone achievement, described the Conferment as a product of hardwork and determination which the Galadima have shown over time.
According to Hon. Shaba, ” You deserve this recognition on the conferment of Honorary Doctorate Degree of international Affairs(DIA) by the African Theological Education network in collaboration with Vision University, Romona California USA.
On behalf of myself, family and Constituents, | congratulate you on this momentous occasion while wishing you Allah’s rahama always.
In his message, the Chairman House Committee on Local Govt. & Chieftaincy Affairs Member, Representing Ankpa Il Constituency, HON ALFA MOMOH RABIU, described the Conferment as another milestone achievement, said it is a product of perseverance and of a distinguished character.
He said ” We’re pleased to identify with you. You have set a morally competitive pace for sane humans, lovers of education and development” said we’re proud of you.
I hope you make the best out of this new feat by impacting positively on the society and its inhabitants. When it has to do with the right thing, please don’t relent.
For Dr Kashim Akor, Director General, National Productivity Centre,he rejoiced with Prince Yakubu on the conferment of the Honorary Doctorate degree award of International Affaies (DLA) by the African Theological Education Network.
According to him, ” You have always been an amiable and hardworking personality, having known and observed you over the years. I have continued to monitor your progress and I am hopeful that you have a bright future. I am happy that your contributions to humanity have not gone unnoticed.
The Conferment of this award should indeed spur you to greater accomplishments. I wish to congratulate you, my younger brother on this award and do pray that the Almighty Allah guide and protect you as you represent the face of the new generation.
Making the presentation, Prof. Nuhu Yakubu, Chancellor of the African Theological Education Network, said arriving at and conferring the Doctorate Degree on Prince Yakubu Yakubu was a painstaking efforts, as it was clear from all indications that he was making positive impact in the society’, urged him to be spurred to do more for humanity.
Overwhelmed by the show of love and encomium showered on him, Prince Yakubu who could not hide his joy, promised to continue to be selfless, said the motives behind his impact was to make the society’a better place to live in.
He said the Conferment would spur him to do more pointing out that he never knew people were watching his impact which he said was not done with pecuniary motives, rather to better the society’.