A striking new mural now graces the office of the American University of Nigeria’s President, serving as a powerful visual representation of the institution's dual heritage. The artwork, which blends the geographical outlines of Nigeria and the United States in vibrant colors, is AUN President DeWayne Frazier’s answer to a fundamental question about AUN's identity: “Are we truly both American and Nigerian, or just in name?”
President Frazier gifted the piece to honor the vision of AUN's founder, His Excellency Atiku Abubakar. "He was very intentional about maintaining authentic transatlantic ties," Frazier explained. "That's why the university president must be American—we combine the best of both systems to create something unique here in Yola."
More than an ornament, the mural serves as a daily reminder of AUN's distinct mission. "While many institutions use 'American' in their name," Frazier noted, "few maintain the deep cultural and academic connections we do."
Prominently displayed, the mural ensures that AUN’s blended identity remains at the heart of its leadership, symbolizing a bridge between two nations and a commitment to excellence that is truly one of a kind.
Reported by Halima Abdulazeez Muhammad