Wife of the President Muhammadu Buhari, Mrs. Aisha Buhari Monday received a honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration by Sun Moon University, Asan, Republic of Korea.
Accepting the award, Buhari said it was heartwarming that her contributions to women and children in Nigeria had earned such special recognition by Sun Moon University.
She assured that the award would motivate her to do more as well as encourage women and younger generation to imbibe the culture of rendering assistance to people in need.
Aisha acknowledged and appreciated the support of her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari.
“I wish to use this opportunity to express my gratitude to the President of the University and the Council for finding me worthy of this honour, and I hope that it will be a beacon for other women to emulate my work and make a difference in the lives of under privileged people,” she said.
Aisha also assured that the award would further strengthen the bilateral relations between Korea and Nigeria, adding that it would bring the educational systems of both countries closer, thereby providing opportunities for collaboration, especially in the area of skill and knowledge transfer for lecturers and students.
The President of Sun Moon University, Dr. Sun-Jo Hwang said that Aisha had made great effort to improve the lives of women and children through her Future Assured Programme.
He added that she had contributed to development of human rights and education for women and children through various international activities.
“On these grounds, I am happy to confer on you this honorary doctorate degree today,” Hwang said.
Ambassador of Nigeria to Korea, Alh. Amin Muhammad Dalhatu expressed appreciation for the honour done to the Wife of the President, noting that the honour was not only to Nigeria but to Africa and mothers all over the world.
“Occasions like this should serve as a reminder to all of us to redefine our commitments on values that truly make us human and vote their resources and time as Mrs. Buhari is doing,” he said.
Mrs. Buhari was conducted on a tour of the University museum and library.
