BUK Couple Makes History, Promoted Professors Same Day

By Lamara Garba

In a heartwarming and historic moment, Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has promoted a couple to the esteemed rank of Professor, marking a rare and remarkable achievement in the academic world.

Professor Suleiman Mainasara Yar’adua and his wife, Aisha Haruna, were both elevated to Professorial ranks in their respective fields of Development Communication and Public Law, on the same day, after 24 years of marriage and dedicated service to the University.

The simultaneous promotion of the couple is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and passion for academic excellence. Their achievement is not only a milestone in their individual careers but also a celebration of their partnership and commitment to each other.

The University community is thrilled to see the couple achieve this remarkable feat together, and their promotion is being hailed as a double celebration.

Professor Yar’adua, a renowned expert in Development Communication, has made significant contributions to the field through his research and publications. His wife, Aisha, a distinguished scholar in Law, has also made notable contributions to her field, with a focus on human rights and gender studies.

Their research and academic endeavors have not only enriched the University but have also had a positive impact on the broader academic community.

The couple’s achievement is a shining example of the University’s commitment to academic excellence and its support for the professional growth and development of its faculty members. BUK has a long tradition of fostering a culture of academic excellence, and the promotion of the couple is a testament to the university’s success in nurturing and recognizing outstanding scholars.

As they celebrate their achievement, Professor Yar’adua and his wife, Aisha, are an inspiration to their colleagues, students, and the wider academic community. Their dedication to their work, their partnership, and their commitment to academic excellence serve as a model for aspiring scholars and couples alike.

The University community has congratulated the couple on their achievement, praising their hard work, dedication, and passion for academic excellence. The promotion of Professor Yar’adua and his wife, Aisha, is a celebration of their individual and joint achievements, and their contributions to the university and the broader academic community.

As they bask in the glory of their achievement, Professor Yar’adua and his wife, Aisha, are already looking to the future, eager to continue making significant contributions to their fields and to the university community. Their promotion is a demonstration to the power of partnership, commitment, and hard work, and serves as an inspiration to all who aspire to achieve academic excellence.

Speaking to BUK Bulletin, the Yar’aduas said this promotion will inspire them to be more committed to the University as the first couple in recent times to attain the fame of professorial rank same day and from this prestigious citadel of learning.