The Maryam Abacha American University has rewarded Maryam Damban, one of its first-class graduates of law, N1 million for good behaviour.
Damban was honoured by Adamu Gwarzo, President of the institution, at the university’s premises in Maradi, Niger on Thursday.
Gwarzo also awarded the graduating student a scholarship to further her education to PhD level in the institution.
Gwarzo said the university “does not only reward hard work but also good character”.
“Maryam is of good character, brilliant and as you can see, she is a first-class graduate of law. The university awards certificate not only in education but also in character,” Gwarzo said.
Damban, while receiving the award, expressed her appreciation to the school management for honouring her and the resource persons and staff of the university for being “the best teachers she ever met”.
Gwarzo said the Maryan Abacha American University of Nigeria “will start full operations soon”.
“The Maryam Abacha School of Health Technology began operation in Kaduna two years ago,” he said.
