Nigeria, Jan. 11 -- The Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero has conferred a doctorate degree (honoris causa) on Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State. The degree was bestowed on the governor during the university's joint maiden convocation at the University Convocation Arena in Aliero, Kebbi State on Saturday.

A statement by the governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, noted that Governor Lawal was selected and confirmed for the honorary doctorate degree by the university's Senate. He added that the maiden convocation commenced on Wednesday with a press briefing by the Vice Chancellor, Danshehu Bagudu Gwandangaji, a professor of engineering.

The statement read in parts: "On Saturday, Governor Dauda Lawal wa...