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Nigeria’s former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya (Rtd), has been honoured with ‘Doctor of Science’ by Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) in Southwest Nigeria.
The award came during the university’s 50th anniversary and 42nd convocation ceremony, celebrating Yahaya’s leadership and contributions to Nigeria’s defence and national security.
A statement by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 8 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Ibrahim Shittu, confirmed the recognition, noting that the university’s Governing Council conferred the honorary doctorate on 6 September 2025.
The citation described General Yahaya as a strategic leader whose tenure as COAS between 2021 and 2023 reshaped Nigeria’s fight against insurgency and banditry.
According to the Vice Chancellor, Professor Bashiru Garba, General Yahaya’s stewardship “significantly strengthened the Nigerian Army and left an enduring legacy in advancing national security.”
“General Yahaya’s time in office marked decisive milestones: the elimination of Boko Haram commander Abubakar Shekau in 2021, coordinated victories against ISWAP and bandit networks, and securing the 2023 general elections.”
The convocation also served as a reunion of military and civic leaders.