CPN, NCS honour ABU’s ex-VC, Prof. Iya Abubakar, as he turns 90
Computer Professionals (Registration Council) of Nigeria (CPN) and Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) are set to rejoice with the former Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Prof. Iya Abubakar, on the occasion of his 90th birthday celebration.
Prof. Abubakar, who was the second indigenous Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University from 1975 to 1978, will turn 90 on Saturday, 14th December, 2024.
The 90th birthday celebration is being organised by the two professional computer regulatory bodies in honour of the renowned mathematics professor, who became the Vice-Chancellor of the first University of Northern Nigeria at the age of 41.
The event, which will take place at NICON Luxury, Abuja, will feature exhibition, goodwill messages and cutting of birthday cake by the celebrant along with some members of his family and other well-wishers.
The Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University, Prof. Kabiru Bala, is thrilled to join Nigerians and other well-wishers in felicitating with the distinguished academic whose tenure as ABU Vice-Chancellor witnessed tremendous success in teaching, research and community service.
Prof. Bala, on behalf of Management, Staff and Students of Ahmadu Bello University, congratulated the great mathematics teacher on attaining 90 years of age and wished him many returns of this special day.
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Public Affairs Directorate,
Office of the Vice-Chancellor,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
(NAM)
12th December, 2024
