Kukah to Nigerians: Stop addressing me as Hausa man

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese and Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State, Most Rev. Dr Matthew Kukah, has urged Nigerians to stop addressing him as a Hausa man.

Kukah added that he is a typical Nigerian, but not a Hausa man by origin, as he is often addressed wherever he goes.

He stated this while speaking at the 16th convocation ceremony of the university, held at the institution’s auditorium on Saturday.

He charged the graduating students to be of good character to their parents, the university community, Anambra State, the South-East region, and Nigeria as a whole.

The new Chancellor commended the state government for its significant investment in education, adding that statistically, “Anambra is performing well in education among the 36 states.”

He said, “I am a typical Nigerian from Anchuna, Ikulu Chiefdom in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, but not a Hausa man by origin. Nigerians should stop addressing me as a Hausa person.

“As the new Chancellor of this institution, we will not only strive to achieve the university’s goals, but surpass them.” Punch