ASHENEWS reports that the Vice-Chancellor of Sokoto State University, Prof. Bashir Garba, has been conferred a prestigious fellowship award by the Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria (RAESON).
Garba received the award alongside three others during the investiture which took place on Monday at the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano state.
Speaking at the event, the National President of RAESON, Prof. Chidi Akujor said that Garba’s recognition followed his outstanding contributions to the field of renewable energy.
“Prof. Garba’s dedication to promoting sustainable energy solutions and protecting the environment was highlighted, particularly, during his tenure as Director of the Energy Research Centre, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, and Director, Energy Management, Training and Manpower Development, at Energy Commission of Nigeria, Abuja.”
He described Prof. Garba as a champion of renewable energy, who is working tirelessly to address global warming and environmental sustainability challenges.
Prof. Akujor urged the awardees to see honour as a call to greater service to the Society, in particular, and humanity, as a whole.
On his part, Prof. Garba, a renowned Professor of Applied Chemistry with expertise in Renewable Energy (biomass, biofuels, solar), expressed gratitude to RAESON for the honour.
He reaffirmed his commitment to the Society and the pursuit of sustainable green energy solutions.
The recipient stressed the need for policymakers, scholars and practitioners to come together to harness green energy (renewable energy), which according to him, is the key driver of socio-economic development, energy security and a sustainable environment.
The Vice-Chancellor was accompanied to the epoch-making ceremony by the Bursar of the University, Muhammad Sahabi, and the Principal Assistant Registrar, Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Muhammad Musa.
This fellowship award adds to his impressive list of seven fellowships from various professional bodies and membership of several others.
