The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Taoreed Lagbaja has described information as a very critical element to the success of military operations. Gen Lagbaja made the assertion today 11 July 2023, when the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani paid a visit to the Army Headquarters, Abuja.
Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director Army Public Relations in a press release signed on the 11 July 2023 disclosed that the COAS stated that the visit affords the Nigerian Army (NA) the opportunity to receive feedback on the security situation in Kaduna state and the yearnings of the people for the NA to sustain operations to entrench lasting peace and stability in the state.
The Army Chief expressed appreciation to the Kaduna State Government for its support and partnership with the NA towards the restoration of peace and tranquility in the state. He emphasized that timely information is critical to military operations, as it facilitates troops’ proactiveness in the conduct of operations.
Describing the state as a strong and dependable ally of the NA, the COAS noted, that Kaduna State holds a special place in the hearts of military personnel, as it is a home for several military institutions and formations.
Gen Lagbaja lauded the Governor for being the first governor to visit the Army Headquarters since assumption of duty as the 23rd COAS. He assured the Governor and the good people of Kaduna State that the NA will remain resolute in its efforts towards attaining sustainable peace and stability in the State.
Earlier in his remarks, the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani stated that he was at the Army Headquarters to congratulate the COAS on his appointment and to express his appreciation to the Army Chief for his unprecedented performance as then General Officer Commanding 1 Division.
He urged the COAS for more intervention in tackling banditry and other criminalities in Southern Kaduna.
The Governor pledged the support of his government to the NA and other security agencies combating security challenges in the state.
H.R.H Duke of Kingdom of Atlantis in Singapore, Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu, UNESCO Laureate and Vice-Chancellor, Crown University Int’l Chartered Inc., USA, has bagged Global ICON Award-2023 from Asian, Indian Bengal Book of Records as group celebrates him, hailed his accomplishments, contributions to the growth and development of International Education.
The media learnt this today being on Friday, July 7, 2023, from CUICI VC, World Acclaimed Distinguished Universities Research Professor Sir Bashiru Aremu in a press statement personally signed by him, which was made available to some group of Journalists in Asaba, Delta State capital by his Executive Assistant on Media, Publicity and Communication Matters, Comrade Sir Bieni Victor Emenike as UNESCO Laureate Commends Indian, Asian Group, West Bengal Book of Records on Global ICON Award-2023.
West Bengal Book of Records which started its first operations in 1991 to document unique individuals or groups from different countries, States and there setting a benchmark for the achievements in every field of accomplishment. Bengal Book of Records is a registered organization under the Bengal Organization Act with Reg. No. KL04072N2023000006, Registered by the Government of India, Government of West Bengal, MSME, American Merit Council Board, and ISO 9001: 2015 Certified. West Bengal Book of Records is also registered with Bible University.
According to the group, Bible University was awarded official status as an exempt Religious School on October 27, 2011, according to Sections 173.600 through 173.619.2, RSMo, by the Missouri Department of Higher Education (MDHE), Jefferson City, Missouri, USA.
The Management of the Asian, Indian West Bengal Book of Records in the document às Award of Honor that marks the birthday anniversary of UNESCO Laureate which recognizes the Vice Chancellor, Crown University Int’l Chartered Inc., USA, Professor Sir Bashiru Aremu with “Global ICON Award-2023” reads in parts: “This award is presented to Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu. He is the President of Crown University, for his outstanding Accomplished and Remarkable Role in the field of International Education. His work has been recognized at various levels. We are conveying our best wishes for his achievement and success. He is officially recorded in the Bengal Book of Records”.
West Bengal Book of Records had stated that “the group’s major objective is to boost the talents of great achievers all over the world to infinite levels as a collaborator of various leading global brands to create records-breaking campaigns to engage the audience”. The group as part of its global partnership objectives has issued Cértificate of affiliation to Crown University Int’l Chartered Inc., New York, USA had certified Institution fit, and had fulfilled all the requirements of the affiliation of West Bengal Book of Records.
Prof Aremu in a statement thanked the management of West Bengal Book of Records, Indian as he noted that, “CUICI USA is a globally recognized private University that offers vocational training and higher education. Crown University International Chartered Incorporated is licensed and has global accreditation with International Accreditation Agencies, Joint National Accreditation Bodies to serve as an autonomous globally recognized University, offering education and practical skill in the courses taught at its official partner’s constituent campuses at government-regulated universities worldwide and online operation. According to the VC, Crown University International Chartered is an entity duly Incorporated under the International Laws of 1704, 1776, and 1787 of the United States of America with chartered file number: 7594662 as a worldwide recognized teaching and research University logo with International trademark number receipt number:668383, customer number: 270163, United States of America”.
The VC, CUICI, USA is Most Academy Excellent World Acclaimed Distinguished Professor Emeritus (On merit, honored and ranked) ratified by UNESCO Center Central and South America with Reg. Number: Arg 22/Lt-19 and published with ISBN978-1571-7412 Top up by UNN Nigeria, CSER Malaysia, MPRH Institute, Iran, WCU, USA, CIDVU, NIU, Canada and USA, UN ECOSOC, Geneva, Switzerland, ICERE, Argentina, South America and others worldwide. UNESCO Laureate is a recipient of different global awards and certificates of Recognition. Also, a Fellow of different International Organizations. He has Post-Doctoral E-business, Grand Ph.D., Post-Doc, D.Sc, Ph.D., B.Sc, B.Tech, IBD, FIBTMN, FATIIC, MACM, MCSTA, MSTAN, Snr. MIACSIT, FIASR,C.itp, MCPN, MNDKOJC, CEMA, FBCS, England, KOJ, KOGC, KOGAL, FCIEMA, FIICEP, LFCWIEB, and others to mention but a few.
CUICI VC, H.RH Duke of the Kingdom of Atlantis in Singapore, Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu is the World Grand President of, International Chartered World Learned Society (ICWLS), he is the World Acclaimed Distinguished Universities Research Professor and Editorial Board Member, Cambridge Publishing, United Kingdom. He is known as World Acclaimed Distinguished Universities Research Professor of Computer Science, Information Communication Technology in different global and Nigerian Universities such as Novena University, Ogume, Delta State, Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Imo State University, Imo State, Kaduna State University, Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State.
UNESCO Laureate is the Pioneer Member Board of Trustees of Minaret International University, Ikurun, Osun State, Nigeria to mention but a few. And other Global Universities such as West Coast University of Science, Technology & Arts, Bharat University, India. CUICI VC, is also a World Acclaimed Distinguished Universities Research Professor at Pradesh, Mandsaur, Mother Theresa Women University, India, World Congress of Arts, Sciences & Communication, as had served as Deputy Director-General for Africa And Research Professor at International Biographical Centre. Prof Aremu is cited in the World recognized publications by Famous Marquis Who’s is Who in the World.
CUICI VC, Professor Emeritus Sir Bashiru Aremu reacted further to his recognition by “West Bengal Book of Records” on honors with “Global ICON Award-2023” and Crown University’s affiliations to the Asian Guinness Book of Records, UNESCO Laureate commended gestures as he thanked the management for such honor and recognition.
-Arase charges them to key into Mr. President’s vision for improved national security
The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of new Commissioners for Bayelsa and Borno states.
According to Ikechukwu Ani Head, Press and Public Relations, in a press release he signed on Monday July 10th 2023, the new Commissioners are; CP. Alausa Hakeem Tolani for Bayelsa State and CP. Yusuf Mohammed Lawal for Borno state. The Commission approved the appointments at the continuation of it’s 21st Plenary Meeting currently going on at its Corporate Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja.
Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Solomon Arase, CFR, retired Inspector General of Police charged the new Commissioners to ensure that the vision of Mr. President for an improved national security is accorded the required attention.
Dr. Arase said the war against terror and terrorism in Nigeria must be won and called on state Command Commissioners to restrategise and take over the public space currently being distorted by non state actors.
He noted that the Commission will continue to create the enabling environment for the Officers to give off their best, adding that the security of Nigeria and Nigerians must remain a priority for our national growth.
The Director General Coalition of Nigeria Youth on Security and Safety Affairs CONYSSA Amb. Ade Mario Emmanuel, has condemned the recent killings in Benue State.
The Director General, in a statement by his National Directorate of media, Maryam Aminu, condemned the “use of terrorism as a tool in inter-communal conflicts”, asking that the attackers “be found and dealt with” swiftly under the law.
Mario conveyed his grief and sympathy to the families of those who lost their lives due to the attacks
He further urged Government and relevant stakeholders to take extraordinary action to address this menace that is having negative impact on our dear nation
“Let our security chiefs relocate to those areas of crises”,he asked
The DG called for calm just as he stressed on the need for the people, to be security conscious and remain ever vigilant.
The National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) signs Tripartite lease agreement on a 21.6hectares farmland with Ushafa Community, Bwari Area Council.
Under the NSCC flagship program “Grandmothers Arise for Good Initiative: Economic Tree Crop vegetable planting project.
According to Omini Oden (ACPA, FCAI), Head, Corporate Affairs, Media and Communications in a press release stated that the initiative described by NSCC Director General, Dr Emem Omokaro will enhance the production and productive capacities of Older Persons (60+ Women and Men) in Nigeria through agriculture using the “Social-Economic Entrepreneurial Model”
At the lease signing ceremony in Ushafa, Dr Omokaro said the project will integrate water sanitation and hygiene, healthcare and Social Services.
The project will have forty-three beneficiaries on a ratio of 40% male to 60% female in pairs working on a 21.6hectares of land cultivating groundnut, maize and cowpea annually.
The beneficiaries are largely non-pensioned members of the Ushafa Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society who will adopt the communal approach to agriculture with the tendency to leverage resources from the community, private sector, government and other partners to improve on their outputs, production and productivity.
The initiative which has partnerships with SMEDAN, WHO, Water Aid, FCT RUWASSA and FCT PHCDA facilitated by NSCC will adopt and promote smart and climate friendly agricultural practices as well as enhance the production and productive capacities of the farmers and cooperative.
Off-taking arrangement is designed to meet the specific needs of consumers of targeted markets, locally and internationally.
There shall be dedicated 1.6hectares of land for the cultivation of 5000 tree seedlings that will have economic value to mitigate the effect of climate change through the promotion of water shed protection, development of tree canopies and grooves in schools, open spaces and walk ways.
The Police Service Commission has approved the dismissal of three senior Police officers over cases of misconduct and abuse of office. Nine other officers were reduced in rank including a Commissioner of Police.
According to Ikechukwu Ani, Head, Press and Public Relations, in a press release he signed on Sunday, July 9th 2023, the Commission took these decisions at the continuation of its 21st Plenary Meeting which began at its Corporate Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja on Thursday July 6th 2023 and presided over by Justice Clara Bata Ogunbiyi, CFR, retired Justice of the Supreme Court and Honourable Commissioner representing the Judiciary in the Commission who stood in for Commission’s Chairman, Dr. Solomon Arase CFR, retired Inspector General of Police.
Dr. Arase had welcomed Members during the Plenary via zoom and commended them for fastidiously attending to Disciplinary matters. He opined that this is in line with his promise not to do Anything that will impede the career progression of any Officer.
The Commission during the Meeting also approved the compulsory retirement of an Assistant Commissioner and directed a refund of all entitlements wrongly paid to him. It approved posthumous promotion of late Inspector Ifeanyi Oroke to the next rank of ASP 11 for acts of gallantry and reinstated one dismissed Inspector Augustina Oko to take effect from the date she was dismissed. The Commission also approved the punishment of severe reprimand on 16 officers and reprimand for another 18. It directed that letters of warning should be given to two other Officers. The Commission had earlier approved the appeal for adjustment on the date of promotion to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police of ACP Woke Iheanyi Kingsley and reinstatement of CSP Anaele Samuel Onuoha in compliance with a Court judgment.
The 21st Plenary Meeting of the Commission reconvenes on Tuesday, July 11th 2023.
The ECOWAS Peace and Security Architecture (EPSAO) project is currently supporting the pilot In-Mission Training of Staff Officers deployed to the ECOWAS Peace Support Operations (PSOs) mission in the Gambia. The training which commenced on the 3rd of July will end on the 7th of July 2023 in Banjul, the Gambia.
The aim of the training is to strengthen the capacities of the deployed personnel in understanding of the framework in which they are operating in.
“In-Mission Training” specifically refers to capacity building activities undertaken after the deployment of members of the military, police, or civilian peacekeeping personnel to peace missions.
It is envisaged that the training will help such individuals to implement the right operational procedures equivalent to their respective roles in PSOs.
Speaking during the opening ceremony, the Resident Representative of the ECOWAS in the Gambia, Her Excellency Mrs. Miatta Lily French, who was represented by Mr. Claude Kondor, stated that ECOWAS has been at the forefront in the search of sustainable peace and security within its Member States.
“Without peace and security, development and economic integration of the entire region will be very difficult to achieve”, he stated.
Mr. Kondor revealed that various protocols have been articulated and adopted to address the numerous security challenges that transformed the ECOWAS region into an epicenter of warlords and conflict entrepreneurs – including the 1999 Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management, Resolution, Peacekeeping and Security; the Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance of 2001; the 2008 ECOWAS Conflict Prevention Framework and other key documents.
He highlighted that the objectives and expected outcomes of the In-Mission training are appropriate in equipping staff officers to carry out the correct operational procedures relevant to their roles and to ensure that Operating Procedures of both ECOWAS Headquarters and the ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF) Mission Headquarters are harmonized, standardized, and documented to simplify information flow and provide sufficient access for staff officers.
This training is organised by the ECOWAS Commission, Koffi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) and GIZ-EPSAO project, which is co- funded by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
The main objective of the EPSAO Project is to support the ECOWAS Commission in its mandate to prevent and manage conflict & security threats in West Africa. EPSAO is co–funded by EU & the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation & Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ.
……..Top European University’s Management Sends Special Greetings To UNESCO Laureate, Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu, Advisor & Fellow of GEPEA University, Europe & Zambia
…The Chancellor & President, GEPEA University, Prof Dr. Rajaul Abedin Describes VC CUICI, USA As A Great Mentor Inspirational Leader.
The Chancellor & President, Top European University, GEPEA University, Europe & Zambia, Prof Dr. Rajaul Abedin has congratulated His Excellency Sir Bashiru Aremu, the Vice Chancellor, Crown University Int’l Chartered Inc., USA with its teaching hospital located at Santa Cruz Province Argentina, Brazil South America ,Spain, and other official partners Constituents campuses in government regulated universities worldwide and online operation.
The Vice Chancellor & President, GEPEA University, Prof Dr. Rajaul Abedin sent in his goodwill messages to celebrate with his Colleague, Prof. Aremu Bashiru as he marks his birthday anniversary celebration in grand-style.
The media learnt this today being Friday, July 7, 2023 in a press statement personally signed by the Chancellor of GEPEA University, Europe & Zambia, Prof Dr Rajaul Abedin which was made available to a group of Journalists in Asaba Delta State capital by UNESCO Laureate’s Executive Assistant on Media Publicity and Communication Matters, Comrade Sir Bieni Victor Emenike as top European University, GEPEA sends special greetings, happy and prosperous birthday wishes to the VC CUICI, USA.
GEPEA University management in her Birthday message to UNESCO Laureate describes HRH Duke of Kingdom of Atlantis in Singapore, Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu, the University’s Advisor and Fellow Member of the Governing Board as a great mentor, inspiration teacher, an academia who has helped to place the Global Higher Educational & Research Institution on a global arena, while wishing him long life, sound health and prosperity.
The Statement by the management of the Accredited Top European International Apex University For Higher Education & Research, Specializes awards, honors, recognition, trainings and certifications in GEPEA University reads in parts: “H.E UNESCO Laureate, Professor & Advisor, FGEPEA, Europe & Zambia, Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu, Vice Chancellor, Crown University Int’l Chartered Inc, USA, happy birthday and my special prayers goes to almighty God for your long life, sound health and prosperity”.
“On the very special occasion of your life, how can we express our respect and admiration for you just in few words? You are not just a University Professor who has helped our University in many ways, you have been a mentor who helped us become the renowned University in the global arena that the governing body wanted to be”.
“There are no such words to describe you and your life learning guidance academia. You are the best inspirational teacher and advisor. Your every students had paved towards the success in their life. With warmest Wishes & Regards. Chancellor & President, GEPEA University, Europe & Zambia, Prof Dr Rajaul Abedin”.
….. Prof Aremu Commends I.T Tewogbade, Esq. & L.O. Agbaje, Esq On FGN Recognition As Notary Public appoints them
HRH Duke of Kingdom of Atlantis in Singapore, Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu, UNESCO Laureate, World Acclaimed Distinguished Universities Research Professor of Computer Science, information and Communication Technology and Vice-Chancellor, Crown University Int’l Chartered Inc., USA and other partners Constituents campuses in government regulated universities worldwide and online operation, has congratulated the two Iwo Notary Public appointees, I.T Tewogbade, Esq and L.O. Agbaje by Chief Justice of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON.
UNESCO Laureate made this remark in a press statement made available to some group of Journalists in Asaba, Delta State capital by his Executive Assistance On Media, Publicity and Communication Matters, Comrade Sir Bieni Victor Emenike as Prof Aremu hails the two illustrious sons of the IWO Kingdom, Osun State, Nigeria on hard work, diligence as seasoned Legal Practitioners.
In Nigeria, only a legal practitioner can become a Notary Public in line with Section 2 (1) of the Notaries Public Act (NPA). They are appointed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria and are deemed to be officials of the Supreme Court. A Notary Public is a public official usually a lawyer who has been authorized by the Federal Government of Nigeria to notarize documents and perform acts in legal affairs such as witnessing of signatures, administering of oaths, making affirmations, statutory declarations, taking Affidavits, and authenticating documents.
UNESCO Laureate sees a Notary Public as an official constituted by law to serve the public in non-contentious matters usually concerns with general financial transactions, estates, powers-of-attorney, and international cases.
While congratulating the duo of the Indigenes of IWO Kingdom, Osun State on their appointment as Notary Public, used the medium to thank the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon Justice Olukayode Ariwoola GCON for the appointment of their sons, UNESCO Laureate thanked the Chief Judge of Osun State, Hon. Justice Oyebola Adepele Ojo on successful swearing-in of I.T Tewogbade, Esq & L.O. Agbaje, Esq for the rank of Notary Public.
Crown University VC while thanking God, prayed for God’s Wisdom, protection, and their success, as more upliftment for the duo of Managing part of A+ Legal Practitioners and Head of Chambers, who were appointed as Notary Public. The two illustrious of IWO Kingdom, Osun State, whom Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu referred to as legal practitioners who for donkey years had discharged their duties with doggedness, utmost professionalism, due diligence, truthfulness, good conduct, which he said has resulted in this laudable achievements being celebrated today.
UNESCO who described the duo legal practitioners as great personalities, outstanding, illustrious sons of IWO Kingdom, Osun State. He then used medium to enjoin younger, the upcoming generation to take their footsteps and imbibe the culture of commitment and effectiveness in the legal profession. Also, that Youths make their personal and professional growth and development a priority so as climb to the top of their various professions and other life endeavors.
Dr Salamatu Jidda-Fada, a Nigerian-born conservation scientist and educator who on Wednesday, July 12, 2923 will be awarded Honourary Doctorate in Science ( DSc), in Education by the Bangor University, Wales alongside ten other prominent personalties in the United Kingdom.
She was a research fellow at the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation, and visiting researcher in the School of Natural Sciences at Bangor University. Still based in Bangor, Salamatu works as a conservation consultant in promoting a greener Wales and is active in promoting environmental awareness amongst ethnic minority communities and the wider Welsh society. Stemming from her work as founder of the North Wales Africa Society, Salamatu contributed to the Welsh Government Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Group as a member and is the Vice Chair for Adult Learning Wales. She is also an advisory member of the RSPB Cymru and is the first black person to be elected as a Councillor for Bangor City Council.
According to a media report dated July 4, 2023, Bangor University will award honorary degrees this summer to 11 individuals from the worlds of science, law, sport, the arts and popular culture for their contribution to public life.
Graduations will take place in the University’s historic Main Building from Monday 10 to Friday 14 July. Working closely with the Student Union, the University has ensured a seamless graduation experience for our students, enabling timely completion of their degrees with accurate degree classifications despite the challenges brought on by a UK-wide marking boycott.
Other graduands for the honourary award are:
Steve Backshall MBE is one of television’s best-known wildlife presenters, naturalists, writers, and adventurers. He is an honorary lecturer at Bangor University where he teaches students about conservation, zoology and the wildlife filming industry. Steve’s lectures are among the most popular with plans afoot for live feeds from Steve’s filming locations and field trips.
Dr Tina Barsby OBE is a Bangor alumna and plant geneticist renowned for her scientific achievements and experience in the agricultural crop sector. She is the CEO of the National Institute of Agricultural Botany and the first female Chief Executive in the Institute’s 90-year history. An Agricultural Botany graduate from Bangor University, she was awarded an OBE in the 2018 New Year Honours List for services to agricultural science and biotechnology.
Richard Broyd OBE is a businessman,
conservationist, and philanthropist. Recognising the plight of beautiful country houses facing ruin, he founded Historic House Hotels. His first purchase was 17th century Bodysgallen Hall in Llandudno which ignited a passion for Wales. Richard donated the entire company and its assets to the National Trust, the largest single gift ever received by the charity. He maintains strong ties with North Wales and is an ardent supporter of Welsh charities, notably the Ffestiniog Railway and the reconstruction of the Welsh Highland Railway.
Dr Pauline Cutting OBE, a veteran war-zone surgeon, has lived in North Wales for the last 40 years. In the mid-1980s, she was a volunteer surgeon with Medical Aid for Palestine. At the Bourj al Bourajneh refugee camp, she fought to save lives amid constant bombardment. Dr Cutting was isolated from the world but eventually communicated the situation to journalists through a makeshift radio antenna. Her pledge ‘to live or die’ with those in the camp, reverberated around the world. Although retired, she still works one day a week as an emergency physician at Ysbyty Gwynedd’s A&E department where she was the hospital’s first consultant in emergency medicine.
Professor Iwan Davies was Vice-Chancellor of Bangor University from 2019 – 2022. He steered the University through the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among his significant achievements was the announcement of an independent North Wales Medical School supported by Welsh Government. He is a leading authority on international commercial law with a particular interest in asset finance, IP and personal property law. A graduate of Aberystwyth, Cambridge, and Cardiff Universities, he is also a barrister, having been invited and called to the Bar for distinguished legal academic scholarship.
Gwyn Evans is former conductor of Beaumaris Brass Band. He has taught thousands of children in the surrounding area to play brass instruments for more than 25 years. He has led the Beaumaris Band to success in top British competitions, at the same time raising the quality and skills of young people whilst motivating them to take an interest in brass bands. In writing and adapting musical arrangements for the Beaumaris Band Gwyn is always keen to promote Welshness and Welsh musical culture and has taken it around the world.
Dafydd Iwan is a Welsh singer and nationalist politician who rose to fame writing and performing Welsh language folk music and ballads. From 2003-2010 he was the president of Plaid Cymru.
Dafydd is the Football Association of Wales’ cultural ambassador and led the singing of the official campaign song Yma o Hyd to support the national team at the World Cup in 2022 and to raise the profile of Wales and the Welsh language.
Dr Salamatu Jidda-Fada is a Nigerian-born conservation scientist and educator. She was a research fellow at the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation, and visiting researcher in the School of Natural Sciences at Bangor University. Still based in Bangor, Salamatu works as a conservation consultant in promoting a greener Wales and is active in promoting environmental awareness amongst ethnic minority communities and the wider Welsh society. Stemming from her work as founder of the North Wales Africa Society, Salamatu contributed to the Welsh Government Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Group as a member and is the Vice Chair for Adult Learning Wales. She is also an advisory member of the RSPB Cymru and is the first black person to be elected as a Councillor for Bangor City Council.
Caradog ‘Crag’ Jones was the first Welshman to reach the summit of Everest in May 1995 at the age of 33. He graduated with a BSc Marine Biology & Oceanography degree from Bangor University in 1982. Following his successful climb, he gained popularity by hosting television programmes for young climbers and supporting Welsh climbing and walking groups. Currently working as a fisheries consultant, Crag continues to pursue climbing and expeditioning and has also taken up downhill mountain bike racing.
Dr Dafydd Owen led the multidisciplinary preclinical team that discovered PAXLOVID, the first FDA-approved oral treatment for Covid-19. He has 25 years of experience as a medicinal chemist in the design and synthesis of drug-like molecules at Pfizer Research & Development in the UK and US.
Emeritus Professor Gareth Ffowc Roberts, is a former Pro-Chancellor of Bangor University and a former member of its Council. A Mathematics graduate from Oxford University, Gareth worked extensively in education in Wales before becoming Principal of Coleg Normal, Bangor. After the college merged with the University of Wales, Bangor, Gareth became a Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Education. He played a key role in establishing the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol and oversaw Welsh medium provision at the University.
Bangor University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Edmund Burke, commented,
‘”Graduation ceremonies are the highlight of the academic year, celebrating the achievements and hard work of our students. We are really delighted to award honorary degrees to individuals who have made highly valued contributions to public life and who serve to inspire today’s young graduates as they embark on their careers.”
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