Adamawa Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, has been recognized for her contribution to humanity and development of education Federal College of Education (FCE), Yola.
Farauta was honored alongside
10 other outstanding individuals during the the 15th convocation and 50th anniversary of the federal college of education, Yola.
In a welcome speech, the provost of the college, Dr. Mohammed Usman Degereji admits that 50 years journey is not an easy one, saying that the feats achieved were made possible because of the solid foundation laid by the pioneers of the institution.
He noted that the pioneers have been instrumental to the establishment of the college and its development, describing professor Kaletapwa Farauta as a role model to the younger ones, considering her accomplishments in life.
The provost revealed that plans are on top gear to establish a resource centre that will attract teachers across the country and beyond and shall be named after late professor Gidado Tahir.
The chairman governing council, FCE Yola, Dr. Saeed Johnson acknowledged that the college has produced reputable individuals in its 50 years journey, reiterating the council’s commitment to placing FCE Yola on the world map.
The chairman of the occasion who is a retired chief judge of Adamawa state, Justice Nathan Musa stated that the event accords them the opportunity to reflect on five decades of excellence in education, saying the contributions of the awardees has inspired generations and communities.
The college, according to him, has been a beacon of education, stressing the need for support to enable the citadel of learning to continue to serve as a pillar of excellence.
The college reliased over N100 million at a book launch and festschrift centred on “Contributions of education to national development” in honour of late professor Gidado Tahir, the pioneer provost.
March pass by the college security guards, traditional dances among other display to the admiration of guests also featured.
Apart from the deputy governor professor Kaletapwa Farauta, other awardees include; late Ahmed Joda, late Ahmadu Ribadu, Professor Jibril Aminu, late Professor Gidado Tahir, late Professor Samuel Alaideno, and Professor Peter Lassa.
Others are; late Abubakar Iya Abbas, late Musa Waziri, late Asabe Mamman Laye and late Abdullahi Maikano.
