By Fortune Eromosele

The Former Vice Chancellor, University of Abuja, Nigeria has been honoured with a Global Golden Award as “the Notable and Top Distinguished Professor of the 21st Century” by the International Chartered World Learned Society, a United States-based organization, with offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.

The vibrant Professor and  Former Active Vice Chancellor has also been conferred with the Life Fellowship of the Society, according to a letter addressed to Prof Muhammad Tanko by Prof. Dr (Sir) S. R. Boselin Prabhu on behalf of the Society.

While conferring the awards on Professor Nuhu Omeiza Yaqub recently, the World Grand President of the Society, UNESCO Laureate Prof. Sir Bashiru Aremu, noted that the recognitions were based on Professor Nuhu Omeiza Yaqub ’s immense contributions to the global knowledge industry through Higher Education.

The insignia of the awards included certificates, Special Golden Award frame , a golden muffler, a global golden medal, and other instruments of the Society which were presented in recognition of “the avocation, enthusiasm and reputation” of the honouree.

While congratulating Professor Nuhu Omeiza Yaqub on behalf of the World Grand Board of Directors, ICWLS, including Prof. Sir Sarfraz Lloyd of Oceania, Prof. Sir Abhiram Kukshreshtha of Asia, Prof. Sir M. Howard Pilley of Europe and Prof. Sir Luis Emilio Abad of the Americas, Prof. Sir Bashiru Aremu urged the recipient not to relent in his efforts of adding value to humanity.

According to Prof. Sir Aremu, who is also the Vice Chancellor Crown University Int’l Chartered Inc., in USA, Santa Cruz, Argentina, official partners constituent campuses at government regulated universities worldwide and online operation, Professor Nuhu Omeiza Yaqub is a shining example of diligence, excellence and competence from whom the present and future generations will continue to draw inspiration.

While responding to the presentation of awards, Professor Nuhu Omeiza Yaqub  appreciated the World Grand President, UNESCO Laureate Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu and the ICWLS Board of Directors for deeming him worthy of the honour.

He stressed that he dedicated the honour to his family, University of Abuja, Nigeria which he is privileged to serve as a Former Vice Chancellor he also expressed willingness to leverage the membership of the consortium in achieving the tripartite mandate of his University of Abuja, Nigeria viz teaching, research and community service.