The Emir of Kano, Alhaji
Muhammadu Sanusi ll, on Tuesday, described Sudan as one of the most respected
citadels of scholarship in the world.He made the remark while delivering a Keynote
address at the opening of the First Nigeria-Sudan International Conference in
Kano.The conference was organised by Bayero University Kano, in conjunction
with two prominent universities in Sudan.
The Emir said Sudan had immensely
contributed its own share of Islamic scholarship, which was presently serving
as catalyst in the promotion of the knowledge required to foster cordial
relations between the two countries.
He added that “Sudan has carved a niche in
the parlance of Islamic Diplomacy with Nigeria even before the advent of the
modern diplomacy.“It has also been widely recognised and respected all over the
world, having served as renowned hub of political and economic
diplomacy.”According to him, the Northern part of Nigeria is sharing many
things in common as far as the issue of socio-cultural ties is concerned.
He
said Sudan had made its mark in forging appreciable academic collaboration with
the outside world, especially in Northern Nigeria.
He, however, explained that
the remarkable feats achieved had been scuttled as a result of European
expansionist programme.“The political and economic development of many African
countries would have been greatly enhanced if the colonial masters had not
invaded the continent,” he said.The monarch called for effective collaboration
between the two countries by bringing forward the concept of effective
communication in line with modern global trend.Earlier, the Vice Chancellor,
Bayero University Kano, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, said the university was ready
to collaborate with reputable international centres of scholarship.
He said “we
consider the issue of partnership as paramount, especially now that many
universities in the world are competing to attain the highest peak of academic
excellence.”He added that being the first of its kind, the conference would
serve as springboard for stock taking in the area of effective communication
and diplomacy.The papers slated for presentation by eminent scholars during the
conference will serve as archive of reference by students of contemporary
history, he noted.
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji
Muhammadu Sanusi ll, on Tuesday, described Sudan as one of the most respected
citadels of scholarship in the world.He made the remark while delivering a Keynote
address at the opening of the First Nigeria-Sudan International Conference in
Kano.The conference was organised by Bayero University Kano, in conjunction
with two prominent universities in Sudan.
The Emir said Sudan had immensely
contributed its own share of Islamic scholarship, which was presently serving
as catalyst in the promotion of the knowledge required to foster cordial
relations between the two countries.
He added that “Sudan has carved a niche in
the parlance of Islamic Diplomacy with Nigeria even before the advent of the
modern diplomacy.“It has also been widely recognised and respected all over the
world, having served as renowned hub of political and economic
diplomacy.”According to him, the Northern part of Nigeria is sharing many
things in common as far as the issue of socio-cultural ties is concerned.
He
said Sudan had made its mark in forging appreciable academic collaboration with
the outside world, especially in Northern Nigeria.
He, however, explained that
the remarkable feats achieved had been scuttled as a result of European
expansionist programme.“The political and economic development of many African
countries would have been greatly enhanced if the colonial masters had not
invaded the continent,” he said.The monarch called for effective collaboration
between the two countries by bringing forward the concept of effective
communication in line with modern global trend.Earlier, the Vice Chancellor,
Bayero University Kano, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, said the university was ready
to collaborate with reputable international centres of scholarship.
He said “we
consider the issue of partnership as paramount, especially now that many
universities in the world are competing to attain the highest peak of academic
excellence.”He added that being the first of its kind, the conference would
serve as springboard for stock taking in the area of effective communication
and diplomacy.The papers slated for presentation by eminent scholars during the
conference will serve as archive of reference by students of contemporary
history, he noted.
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