MAAUN Maradi Tasks 1,500 New Students on Academic Excellence at Orientation Program
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi
The Maryam Abacha American University of Niger (MAAUN), Maradi, has organized a one-day freshmen (New Students) orientation program for the 2022/2023 academic session.
The event was part of MAAUN’s efforts to educate its new students with principles and guidelines for their educational pursuits, in and outside the school.
The orientation program was designed to provide students with the requisite information, resources, and support that will enable them to succeed academically.
During the orientation, students were introduced to the faculty, staff, and other resources including services available in the campus.
The program was held penultimate Saturday at the School Premises.
In his welcome address, the Vice President Administration/Registrar, Dr. Shua’bu U. Tanko, welcomed the students to the prestigious University, emphasizing its high track records, affiliations and membership to various institutions and bodies across Europe, Asia, Africa and more.
Dr. Tanko, further charged the students to show civility, good ambassadorship and great sense of discipline during and after their studies.
He added that the students must be serious about their studies, and portray themselves as an ambassadorship character not only to the University but for Niger, Nigeria, African and global communities by extension.
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In his paper presentation, Prof. Abubakar Sadiq Haruna, the Director, Institute of Africa Higher Education Research and Innovation (IAHERI), discussed the MAAUN status as an Internationally recognized University that is operating in accordance with the American system of education.
Prof. Abubakar stressed the need for the students to ensure understanding of the MAAUN Students Handbook by comprehensive reading in order to acquaint themselves with the University’s principles, guidelines and expectations.
Dr Salissou Mamoudou, the Secretary General MAAUN Niger Republic, spoke on the aspect of accommodation for the students.
He urged the students to ensure getting a very good and healthy accommodation for their better health while his office is always available for information for the support towards accommodation issues.
He reminded the students to ensure putting all their electrical appliances off for safety and not to resume and get a huge accumulation of outstanding bills from power authority.
The video of the History of MAAUN and Founder of the University, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo was shown to the students after a brief introduction by the University Faculty Member (lecturer) Dr. Musa Abdullahi Sufi.
Some management staff of the University that graced the occasion include, Examination Officer Dr. Murtala Musa, Barrister Zahraddeen and various departmental and faculties members (lecturers) and heads of units.
One key unique feature of MAAUN conglomerates orientation program is that it focuses on students personal and professional development. The fresh Students are stimulated to consider their goals and aspirations as well as to consider how the school education can help them achieve their goals and objectives.
