Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and six other prominent Nigerians, have been honored with a Doctorate degree by the Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
The individuals received the award at the varsity’s 6th combined convocation ceremony held on Thursday, March 31, 2022.
The school management had notified the personalities in letters ahead of the event.
Other prominent citizens awarded with honorary doctorate degrees at the academic excellent event were a former Governor of Nasarawa State, currently serving senator representing Nasarawa South at the National Assembly, Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura and Malami Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director, NNPC.
Other recipients of the awards were Chief Peter Eloka Okocha, the Chief Executive Officer of Okocha Motors; Alhaji Aliyu Balarabe, businessman and the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN.
The ceremony which received the presence of dignitaries was held at the Convocation Centre of the institution.
