FUDMA Approves Automatic Employment For First-Class Graduates

Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) in Katsina State has disclosed that its Senate has approved automatic employment for First-Class graduates of the institution.

This was revealed by Prof. Armaya'u Hamisu-Bichi, the university's vice chancellor (VC), during the university's 11th matriculation ceremony on Monday in Dutsin-Ma.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), 6,012 students were accepted into a variety of departments for the 2022/2023 academic year.

“Out of the more than 10,000 Candidates that applied to this university, today we are matriculating 6,012 students into various departments in their respective faculties. 

“Therefore, I share with you the joy of being admitted into your respective programmes of your choice. I once again welcome you all to this wonderful serene academic environment.

“Let me assure you that this university is configured to produce excellent graduates that will transform future societies and demonstrate competitive posture among Nigerian universities. 

“The university places unwavering attention and focus on academic excellence through effective teaching and learning environment,” the VC said.

The VC explained that to encourage students to cultivate their potential to the fullest, the Senate of the University has approved the following. 

“Students who scored a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.50 and above at the end of any academic year are crowned the University Scholars and are placed on the VC’s honours list of academic excellence with some privileges.

“Those who earned a CGPA 4.00-4.49 at the end of every academic year, will have their names appear on the Dean’s list of academic year and shall receive a book allowance.

“The student that graduates with a First-Class honours degree at the end of his/her studies in FUDMA would be offered automatic employment by the University Council.

“To serve as an executive member of any registered society or association whether Academic, religious, Cultural or Social, a Student must have a minimum CGPA of 3.00,” the VC said.

He further informed the students that the institution would do all possible to make the students' time at the university joyful, and creative, and offer them everything they deserve to achieve well.

This, according to him, is in order to prepare them for future challenges, he further informed the students.

"We cherish excellent performances and equally accord rewards to those who utilize those golden opportunities which we pray you are going to appreciate.

“As we matriculate you into your various programmes, by implication, you are part and parcel of the university community, by this also, you will sign an oath to be of good behaviour throughout your stay in the university.

“University exists on accepted values cherished all over the world, therefore, as a student you need to enjoy the freedom in FUDMA by conducting your daily activities within the accepted laws and regulations of the university and that of the host community.

“There are anti-social behaviours the university will not condone from any student, no matter the level of his study.

"As the University rewards a hard-working student on his last day with us, so also we punish, within the laws, someone who breaks the laws on his/her departing day.

“As you are also aware of the security challenges in the country, I urge you to be security conscious and cooperate fully with the university by obeying basic security tips that may be released from time to time,” Hamisu-Bichi urged.