By Margaret Titus
The Honourable Commissioner, Kano State Ministry of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, felicitated with former Deputy Governor and current Pro-Chancellor of North West University, Kano, Professor Hafiz Abubakar, for the conferment of the prestigious Fellowship of the International Academy of Food Science and Technology (IAFoST).
The Commissioner described the recognition as a well-deserved honour and a testament to Professor Hafiz Abubakar’s outstanding contributions, exceptional academic achievements, and remarkable commitment to the advancement of Food Science and Technology in Nigeria, Africa, and the world at large.
“I wish to warmly congratulate Professor Hafiz Abubakar on his conferment with the prestigious Fellowship of the International Academy of Food Science and Technology (IAFoST).
“This distinguished honour, bestowed on the former Deputy Governor of Kano State and current Pro-Chancellor of North-West University, Kano, recognized his outstanding contributions to the advancement of Food Science and Technology.”
The prestigious fellowship was conferred on Professor Abubakar during the 23rd World Congress of the International Union of Food Science and Technology, held in Hong Kong from 25th to 29th October 2026, in recognition of his stellar record and enduring contributions to the development of Food Science and Technology.
Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf noted that the recognition is not only a personal achievement for Professor Hafiz Abubakar but also a moment of immense pride for Kano State and the nation in general , as it further highlighted the intellectual capacity, academic excellence, and global contributions of Nigerians to scientific advancement.
He particularly commended Professor Abubakar for his dedication to academic excellence, research, innovation, and human capital development, expressing confidence that this international recognition will further inspire younger generations of scholars and researchers to pursue excellence and contribute meaningfully to national and global development.
The Honourable Commissioner wished the awardee continued success and greater accomplishments in his academic, professional, and leadership endeavours, while praying that this remarkable achievement will open doors to even greater opportunities for service to humanity.
