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The state Governor of Sokoto State, Honourable Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has disclosed that his administration is set to upgrade Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto to the University of Education.
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The governor made the disclosure during the 22nd convocation ceremony as well as the Golden Jubilee anniversary of the institution on Monday, 28 December.
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While highlighting the place of Education in the overall development of the human race, the governor also promised to construct two additional hostels in the college to ease students’ accommodation difficulties.
Meanwhile, the institution provost, Dr Muhammad Wadata Hakimi, in his remarks at the school auditorium on Sunday, said a total number of 11,348 students are expected to receive their certificate during the convocation and Golden Jubilee anniversary of the institution.
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