North-Eastern University (NEU), Gombe, on Saturday matriculated no fewer than 400 newly admitted students during its fourth matriculation ceremony, marking another milestone in the institution’s steady growth and commitment to quality higher education.
The ceremony, which took place on the university campus, witnessed the formal swearing-in of students admitted into various academic programmes across the university’s faculties.
In his address, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Yusuph Amuda Yahaya, congratulated the new students on gaining admission into what he described as a university dedicated to academic excellence, discipline, and integrity. He urged them to remain focused, law-abiding, and committed to their studies, noting that NEU is determined to sustain its reputation as a centre of quality teaching and learning in Nigeria.
Professor Yahaya reaffirmed the university’s resolve to provide an enabling academic environment supported by modern facilities, qualified staff, and policies that promote sound character and scholarship.
Speaking at the event, the Founder of the University, Dr. Sani Jauro, advised the matriculating students to take their academic journey seriously and remain steadfast in the pursuit of knowledge. He emphasized that NEU was established not only to impart academic knowledge but also to instill moral values, discipline, and good character in students.
Dr. Jauro also announced that the university has provided free cooking gas for students, a welfare initiative aimed at easing their daily living conditions and promoting safety on campus.
Representing the Governor of Gombe State, the Commissioner for Higher Education, Muhammad Shettima Gadam, expressed delight at the progress recorded by the university. He commended NEU for its role in advancing quality education and urged the new students to make productive use of the opportunity by dedicating themselves to learning, self-development, and responsible citizenship.
Also speaking on behalf of the Deputy Governor of Gombe State, the Commissioner for Education, Professor Aishatu Umar Maigari, praised the university’s emphasis on discipline and moral upbringing alongside academic training. She highlighted the importance of private universities in widening access to higher education and assured NEU of the state government’s continued support in its drive to produce competent and ethical graduates.
In their goodwill messages, traditional leaders including Alhaji Yaya Hammari, Waziri of Yariman Gombe, and Hayatu Bala Magaji, District Head of Gombe, congratulated the new students and advised them to remain disciplined and committed to their studies. They also commended the university’s management for providing adequate learning facilities that support quality education.
The ceremony also featured the presentation of awards and prizes to outstanding students in recognition of their exceptional academic performance.
The event was attended by government officials, traditional rulers, parents, guardians, and other stakeholders in the education sector, underscoring NEU Gombe’s growing profile as a key institution in Nigeria’s higher education landscape.
