By Adamu Isah Babura.
I would like to congratulate Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, on her promotion to the exalted rank of Professor by the Governing Council of Bayero University, Kano.
Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad is a trailblazer, becoming the first female professor from Babura local government in Jigawa state, after a distinguished nearly 20-year old career in the university system. She rose through the academic ranks, from Graduate Assistant to the exalted rank of Professor, while taking on various leadership roles within the university, such as Head of Department, Science and Technical Education and Director of the Center for Gender Studies.
Her expertise extends beyond the university, having served as the Provost of Jigawa State College of Education. Currently, she holds the esteemed position of Minister of State for Education, Federal Republic of Nigeria, leveraging on her vast experience to shape the country’s education landscape.
Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, the current Nigerian Minister of State for Education is an exemplary academic, a shining star in the area of Science Education. Her unwavering dedication, unrelenting passion, and uncompromising commitment to excellence have left an indelible mark on the lives of countless students, colleagues, and the academic community at large.
As a renowned scholar, Professor Ahmad’s contributions to her field of Science Education have been groundbreaking, insightful, and profoundly impactful. Her research has not only advanced our understanding of critical issues in the Education sector but has also informed policies, practice, and innovation.
A gifted and talented teacher, mentor, and a role model, Professor Ahmad has inspired generations of students to strive for excellence, cultivate love for learning, and develop into compassionate, thoughtful, and engaged citizens. Her ability to connect with students, to listen, guide, and nurture their growth is a rare gift, one that has earned her the admiration, respect, and gratitude of all who have had the privilege of learning from her.
Throughout her illustrious career in Bayero University, Kano and beyond, Professor Suwaiba has demonstrated remarkable leadership, collaborating with colleagues, institutions, and communities to advance the cause of education, promote social justice, and foster a culture of inclusivity, equity, and excellence.
As we celebrate Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad’s achievements on this great milestone, we honour not only her remarkable accomplishments but also her character, values, and unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the world of Education. She is a true treasure, a beacon of hope, and an inspiration to us all.
