The establishment of Maryam Abacha American University ((MAAUN) in Maradi, Niger Republic, has brought socio-economic and other benefits to the country, the President of Niger Republic, Mahamadou Issoufou has said
The spokesperson of the University, Ali Kakaki, in a statement on Sunday explained that the Nigerien president made the assertion when he received on a courtesy visit, the Founder and President of MAAUN, Prof. Adamu Abubakar-Gwarzo in Niamey.
He noted that the establishment of the University in Maradi had also promoted educational development, as well as boosted economic growth and development of the state and the entire country.
Abubakar-Gwarzo, in his remarks, commended the President over the support and cooperation his government had extended to the university, restating the University’s commitment to promoting peaceful coexistence among the staff, students and their host community.
He further informed the President that the University was also committed to providing students from Niger Republic, Nigeria, and other countries, with quality education.
In the meantime, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that construction work on the Maryam Abacha American University (MAAUN), Kano, had reached advanced stages.
