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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has disclosed that he used his
personal resources to develop the American University of Nigeria AUN in
Yola to its present status.
Atiku spoke weekend at the 8th annual founder’s day ceremony of the
University in Yola. He recalled the events that preceded the
establishments of the University with nostalgia as he paid tribute to
the first President of the University, David Huwiler.
“I recalled with deep emotions and tribute to the first President of the
American University David Huwiler whom I brought to the virgin land
before the university project commenced. When I took Huwiler to the
virgin land on which the university stands today he asked me where the
university is and I told him here”., Atiku recalled.
Atiku stated that towards the end of his tenure people start to nurture
the thinking that the university project will stop as many thought that
he was using his position to steal the money used in building the
university.
“Towards the end of my tenure, Huwiler left the University thinking
that if I quit office the University project will stop thinking that I
use the privileges of my office to steal funds to build the university.
“But it is now glaring that I am not abusing my office to fund the
university as it continues to grow years after I left office”, the
former VP stated.
Abubakar eulogies the role being played by the current President of the
University Mergee Ensign whom he said has transformed the university
more than any of her predecessors.
“She has transformed the University more than any of her predecessors
in the areas of leadership and support. I want you to help me thank
her” he stated.
AUN president, Mergee Ensign said apart from imparting knowledge to the
students, the university gives back to the host community through
conducting peace initiatives, teaching members of the community
vocational skills and exchanging ideas for development of research.
Seven employees of the institution were rewarded for outstanding
performance during the event.
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