By Auwal Umar
Gombe (Nigeria)- Access Bank Nigeria PLC has offered automatic appointment to 51 First Class graduating students of Gombe state University in the northeast of the country.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Herbert Wigwe announced this at the 6th,7th 8th and 9th combined convocations of the institution on Saturday in Gombe.
Wigwe, who was among four eminent Nigerians that were conferred with Honorary Doctorate Degrees by the University, said the Bank would be willing to offer them the appointment, if they would accept the gesture.
Wigwe who was conferred with Honorary Doctorate Degree of Administration commended the University for the Remarkable Achievement.
“In spite of the security challenges in the region and little resources, the State Government was able to put up remarkable infrastructure in the institution” he noted.
He congratulated the graduands for the feat they achieved in their academic pursuits and assured them that with perseverance, they will have a great future ahead of them.
“A journey of a thousand miles begin with a step, it may take some of you several years after graduating to settle.” he observed.
Other three eminent Nigerians who were conferred with the Honorary Doctorate degrees, were Amina Mohammed Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations Doctor of Administration, Christopher Kolade Former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Doctor of Letters and the Emir of Gombe , Abubakar Shehu who is also the University Chancellor, Doctor of Administration.
Meanwhile, the State Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo has directed the First Class graduates who might not want to work in the bank to report on Monday to the office of Head of Civil Service for employment.
