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TSU Holds 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th Combined Convocation LectureTaraba State University, Jalingo, has held its 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th Combined Convocation Lecture as part of activities marking the institution’s historic combined convocation ceremony.The lecture attracted distinguished personalities from the academic and public sectors, including the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Sunday Paul Bako; Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Amb. Idris A. D. Waziri, CON; members of the Governing Council; Management; Senate members; Vice-Chancellors from various universities; Provosts; staff and students; as well as other invited guests.The event was chaired by Prof. Maxwell M. Gidado, OON, SAN, Professor of Constitutional Law and Chairman/Pro-Chancellor of Adamawa State University, Mubi.In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Paul Bako, welcomed the distinguished guests and expressed appreciation for their presence at the landmark academic gathering.He particularly acknowledged the presence of the former Vice-Chancellor of Taraba State University, Prof. Vincent Ado Tenebe, and commended the continued contributions of academics and other stakeholders to the development of the institution.Prof. Bako described Taraba State University as a fast-growing institution, noting that its expanding academic programmes, infrastructure, institutional development and accreditation achievements continue to attract students from within and outside Taraba State.Convocation Lecture Focuses on Artificial IntelligenceThe lecture focused on the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), innovation and entrepreneurship in shaping the future of universities and society.The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Dr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, was represented at the occasion.The lecture examined the opportunities presented by emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence, while highlighting the need for universities to embrace innovation, entrepreneurship and digital transformation in preparing graduates for the future.The Convocation Lecture also provided a platform for scholars, university administrators, researchers and students from different institutions to engage in intellectual discourse on the future of higher education and technological advancement.Among those present at the historic gathering was Genesis Sanda from Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria, a graduate of Taraba State University who studied B.Sc. Economics and graduated in 2025. His presence at the convocation further reflected the participation of graduates and members of the university community in the landmark ceremony.The gathering further highlighted the importance of collaboration between academia, government and technology institutions in promoting innovation and developing solutions to contemporary societal challenges.The event formed a major part of activities marking Taraba State University’s 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th Combined Convocation, described as a significant milestone in the history and development of the institution.