Happy Birthday Professor Marietu Ohunene Tenuche: PAAU’s Quintessential Vice-Chancellor.

Happy Birthday Professor Marietu Ohunene Tenuche:
PAAU’s Quintessential Vice-Chancellor.

 

Happy birthday to a quintessential Vice-Chancellor, an extraordinary woman, a beacon of
excellence, a role model and a tough mother—Professor Marietu Ohunene Tenuche.

As we celebrate this special day in your life, we are compelled not only to contemplate on the inevitable ‘tempus’ that must ‘fugit’, but on the indelible strides you have continued to achieve and to set.

You are more than an academic administrator and veteran scholar. You are a visionary leader, a pace-setter, a builder of futures and a champion of progress.

Your leadership at Prince Abubakar
Audu University, Anyigba, has been nothing short of transformative.

Through your tireless efforts, the University has undergone immense infrastructural development.

Roads that once echoed with untapped potential are now bustling pathways to knowledge, thanks to your foresight and tenacity.

The commencement of new academic programmes, construction of new classroom blocks, faculty administrative offices, hostels, and the magnificent senate building stand as towering testaments
to your dedication to creating a conducive learning environment.

These are not just physical structures; they are mementoes to your commitment to the holistic growth of Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba.

But beyond brick and mortar, you have been a catalyst for academic excellence. By ensuring staff members publish in high-impact journals, attend and organize national and international conferences, ensure the Central Research Laboratories and Digital Libraries are well equipped at
the forefront of technological advancement, and attract all campus-wide network to PAAU, you
have laid the groundwork for a future where research and innovation will flourish.

Your contributions have paved the way for countless students and Faculty to break new grounds in their
academic pursuits, elevating the University’s status on both national and international stages.

A true champion of well-rounded development, you have also fostered a robust sporting culture among students nibbing crime in the bud.

Under your aegis, the University’s football team not only competed but emerged victorious in the Nigerian University Games—an achievement that
symbolizes and showcases your commitment to nurturing both the minds and bodies of students for mens sana in corpore sano sunt. This victory is more than a sporting triumph; it is a reflection of the winning mindset and discipline you instill in the student body.

Your leadership is rooted in a strong moral compass. You have enshrined a culture of good work
ethics, where integrity, accountability, and professionalism are not mere ideals but daily practices
backed by action.

The security of life and property within the university grounds has been a top
priority under your stewardship, fostering an environment where both students and staff can thrive without fear.

Equally notable is your commitment to fairness and transparency. You have ensured that staff promotions are conducted as and when due, recognizing the efforts of Faculty members and giving
them the motivation to continue contributing to the university’s growth. Under your watch, the
academic calendar runs with precision and efficiency, a reflection of the well-oiled machine you have engineered to ensure the smooth running of University activities.

Professor Tenuche, you have not only built an institution; you have built lives, careers, cultures
and futures. On this special occasion of your birthday, we celebrate you for being a pillar of
strength, a beacon of hope, and a guiding light for so many. Your journey has inspired countless individuals to pursue excellence and your legacy will continue to shape the course of Prince
Abubakar Audu University for generations to come.

As we honour you today, we wish you continued strength, wisdom, and fulfilment in all your
endeavours. May the coming years bring even greater accomplishments, joy, and peace.

Thank you for your selfless service, your visionary leadership, and your unwavering commitment to
excellence.

Happy Birthday, Professor Marietu Ohunene Tenuche! May you continue to shine brightly, illuminating the paths of those who follow.

Ad Multos Annos
Fr. Damian Amana
University Media Team.