The Sarkin Fulani of Lagos and Chairman, of the Council of Fulani Chiefs in South West Nigeria, Alhaji Mohammad Abubakar Bambado II, has been conferred with an honorary doctorate degree from IHERIS University Lome, the Republic of Togo.

Bambado II was decorated with the award at the Convocation and Award Ceremony of the university, attended by many dignitaries, including the President of the Republic of Togo, Faure Gnassingbe, Minister of Education of Togo, Mr Ihou Wateba, among others.

President General, Association of African Private Universities and Pro-Chancellor IHERIS University Togo, Prof Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo and Founder, Al’Ansar Group, Dr. Muhammed Kyari Dikwa, were two guest speakers, at the event that also had the Shehu of Bama, Alhaji Umar Kyari Umar El-Kanemi and Emir of Biu, Alhaji Mustapha Umar Midala, both of Borno State, Nigeria, among others as award recipients.

In the message of its President and Founder, Prof. Senyeebia Yawo Kakpo, IHERIS University Togo was said to have been founded on a threshold of mission, vision and value system that goes for no less than excellence, integrity, entrepreneurial capacity, global leadership inclusiveness and technological advancement.