The American University of Nigeria held a memorable Award Night on May 16th, 2025, celebrating excellence, perseverance, and leadership among its graduating AUN Honor Society (AUNHS) members. The evening honored 19 distinguished society members, recognized for maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and upholding the core values of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
According to the AUNHS Faculty Adviser, Prof. Abubakar Sadiq Husseini, “These are students who devote themselves to integrity, honesty, and respect for humanity. They embody intelligence, perseverance, resilience, and commitment to their goals.”
While reflecting on her AUN journey, Dooshima Emmanuel Gege, a graduating Law major, moved the audience with her message of resilience: “AUN has taught me to take risks, to move forward, and to stand still or fall behind, but never to give up on myself.”
Miss Yolanda O. Amos followed with an equally powerful address: “AUN has left its mark on us. It has challenged us, stretched us, and in the process, shaped us. The pressure we faced didn’t break us; it refined us. Like diamonds, we started rough, but through heat, pressure, and time, we have become resilient and indestructible.”
The Class of 2025 AUNHS Service Award went to Ms. Phoebe Anuoluwa Philips and Ms. Nafisat Ibrahim Ebbo, while Ms. Joy Bano and Mr. John Mbah Yashim received the Best Tutor Award. Outstanding AUNHS members were also specially recognized.
The event also marked the leadership transition within the Honor Society. Mr. Israel Curtis Dike, a Law major and outgoing president, handed over leadership to his successor, Ms. Sharon Pedro Dimas. In his farewell address, Israel encouraged AUNHS leaders to “ be optimistic; never ruminate.” Certificates of recognition were presented to all honor society executives.
President Dewayne Frazier commended the society’s achievements: “The Honor Society members are not just graduates or numbers, they are the nobility and top scholars of this prestigious African university. This society builds on the principles that sustain the AUN spirit.”
During Israel Dike’s tenure, the Honor Society spearheaded impactful initiatives, including The Evolution of Patriarchy (in honor of International Men’s Day), TEDxAUN, and a community service project that helped install electricity at a local orphanage. These efforts reflect the society’s mission of promoting academic excellence, service, and ethical standards.
Reported by Udoh Victoria Clement,
Serving Corp Member, Marketing and Communication