Gombe agog as Goje, Maimalari, Bala Usman bag honorary degrees

There was fanfare in Gombe, the capital of Gombe state on Saturday, as a former governor of the state and serving senator, Muhammadu Danjuma Goje, was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the Federal University Kashere.

Senator Goje, who holds the traditional title of Sarkin Yakin Gombe, was awarded with honorary doctorate degree of science (honoris causa).

Also honoured at the occasion were late Brigadier General Zakariya Maimalari and late renowned academic Dr. Yusuf Bala Usman.

The event was attended by high calibre of individuals who showed up to identify with the Gombe senator, including the Gombe state governor, Inuwa Yahaya.

Members of the National of Assembly who attended the event include Senator Abubakar Kyari, Senator Sani Musa, Senator Amos Bulus Kilawangs, Senator Chukwuka Utazi, Honourable Usman Bello Kumo.

Also present were the emirs of Gombe , Ningi , Misau, Dass, Pindiga and many other dignitaries.

A pre-Convocation lecture was delivered by Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isah Ali Pantami and chaired by the Senate Leader, Senator Dr Yahaya Abdullahi.

Senator Goje used the occasion to commission many projects in the university.