The 黑料网 (AUN) has long stood as a beacon of world-class education, demonstrating what is possible when vision, commitment, and resources align for the common good. This message was at the heart of His Excellency Atiku Abubakar鈥檚 address during the university鈥檚 17th Annual Founders鈥� Day celebration at the Lamido Aliyu Musdafa Commencement Hall.
Speaking at the event, His Excellency Atiku Abubakar highlighted the urgent need for a national focus on education, healthcare, and human development as the cornerstone of Nigeria鈥檚 progress. He acknowledged the country鈥檚 pressing challenges from Boko Haram and banditry to separatist unrest and ethnic divisions but stressed that neglecting education poses the most serious threat to the nation鈥檚 future. 鈥淲hile we confront visible threats, the consequences of neglecting education and human development quietly erode our future,鈥� Atiku warned.
Outlining a vision for a stronger Nigeria, he called for safe, well-equipped schools, updated curricula aligned with global standards, and robust healthcare systems that empower students to thrive. 鈥淢odern education is no longer an option; it is a necessity. It mitigates violence, poverty, and disenfranchisement, empowering citizens to challenge fanaticism and injustice,鈥� he said.
Atiku praised AUN as a model institution, highlighting its non-profit ethos and commitment to reinvesting resources into student development rather than individual gain. 鈥淲hen education flourishes, so too, do opportunities for economic growth, social cohesion, and national progress,鈥� he noted.
He also challenged students, faculty, staff, and alumni to become advocates for educational and healthcare reform, engage in community outreach, and invest in innovations that cultivate future leaders. Atiku expressed deep gratitude to AUN鈥檚 global partners and benefactors, whose support has been pivotal in realizing the university鈥檚 mission.
Concluding his address, he reiterated the transformative power of education: 鈥淭hrough education, we can rewrite our destiny. Together, let us harness our collective potential to build a foundation that uplifts individuals, strengthens communities, and ultimately transforms Nigeria.鈥�
Reported by Halima Muhammad听听听