BAUCHI, BAUCHI STATE– Guv Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has made a clarion call to the current graduates of Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZAU), urging them to transition from “task applicants” to “developers of chances.”
Speaking on Saturday, March 28, 2026, throughout the organization’s combined 8th, 9th, and 10th convocation event, the Guv emphasised that in a highly competitive worldwide economy, academic certificates serve just as platforms for development, not ensured tickets to success.
The ceremony saw the graduation of 11,813 students across various disciplines, marking a substantial turning point for the state-owned institution.
A Vision for Job Development
Governor Mohammed tasked the graduands to look beyond the standard pursuit of civil service or corporate work.
He noted that the real value of their education depends on their ability to identify societal challenges and engineer sustainable solutions.
“Do not restrict yourselves to looking for work. End up being creators of opportunities, innovators, and option suppliers,” the Guv mentioned.
He reminded the audience that while the university has actually provided the fundamental understanding, the world exterior is “unforgiving” and needs a blend of hard work, perseverance, and steadfast stability.
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Comprehensive Graduation Data
The 2026 integrated convocation featured a diverse accomplice of routine, part-time, and postgraduate trainees.
Information supplied by the university highlights a strong efficiency in the upper honours categories, despite a significant gender space in the graduating population.
Undergraduate Honours Breakdown:
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First Class: 216 graduates (1.83%)
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2nd Class Upper: 3,438 graduates (29.10%)
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Second Class Lower: 5,563 graduates (47.09%)
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3rd Class/Pass: 2,596 graduates (21.98%)
Gender Circulation:
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Male Graduates: 8,387 (71%)
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Female Graduates: 3,426 (29%)
Enhancing Research and Postgraduate Researches
At the postgraduate level, the university provided degrees on 443 prospects, signalling an increase in sophisticated research capability within the state. This cohort consisted of 25 PhD holders and 145 Academic Master’s degree earners.
The Vice-Chancellor, Teacher Fatima Tahir, admonished the postgraduate and undergraduate scholars alike to uphold the values of discipline and service.
She advised them that as they move into a brand-new phase of life, they carry the credibility of Sa’adu Zungur University with them.
Financial Investment in Future Human Being Capital
Guv Mohammed applauded the university’s management and staff for their strength in maintaining scholastic quality despite dominating economic difficulties.
He restated his administration’s stance that education remains the “greatest financial investment” for the state’s future, promising ongoing assistance for infrastructural development within the university.
As the thousands of brand-new graduates depart the school, the Governor’s message remained clear: the degree is merely a tool; the character and development of the holder will identify their effect on national advancement.