BUK Alumni Association Inaugurates Committee for 2026 Reunion and Congress

The Bayero University Kano Alumni Association (BUKAA), Niger State Chapter, has inaugurated a five-man steering committee to coordinate activities for its 2026 reunion and congress.

The inauguration was performed by the pioneer National President of BUKAA and Federal Commissioner of the National Population Commission, Alhaji Muhammad Dattijo Usman, Ubandoman Minna.

While inaugurating the committee, Dattijo charged members to discharge their responsibilities diligently and deliver an excellent programme in line with their terms of reference, with a view to building a lasting legacy for the association.

He described Bayero University Kano as a unifying identity and a source of shared values that transcends religious and ethnic differences, stressing the need for alumni to give back to society.

In his welcome address, the Chairman of BUKAA Niger State Chapter, Dr. Usman Batengi, said the 2026 congress and reunion would feature social and community development projects, religious sermons, awards for outstanding members and distinguished individuals, spiritual blessings, as well as opportunities for members to relax, reconnect and network.

He described the alumni association as a united family committed to strengthening bonds among its members and contributing positively to society.

In her acceptance speech, the Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Niger State Head of Service, Mrs. Joan Audu Pada, assured the association that the committee would work diligently to fulfil its mandate.

Earlier, the Secretary-General of BUKAA Niger State Chapter, Yunusa Shehu, presented the resolutions of the last Extraordinary General Meeting and outlined the committee’s terms of reference.

The National Executive Council also sent a goodwill message through Comrade Aliyu Emu, who represented the national body of BUKAA.

Speaking on behalf of the committees, the Chairman of the Publicity and Media Committee, Maimuna Muhammad Babangida of Prestige FM, Minna, and the Chairman of the Mobilisation and Logistics Committee, Ibrahim Babangida, expressed appreciation to the chapter’s executive committee and the chairman of the inauguration for the confidence reposed in them.

They pledged to work towards delivering a well-organised and memorable 2026 reunion and congress.