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Rep Amos reacts as Dutsin-Ma Varsity honours Appropriation chair, Bichi with Doctorate degree
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on House Services, Rep. Dan Amos, has joined other well wishers to congratulate Rep. Abubakar Bichi, for bagging Doctorate degree Honoraris Causa, from Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State.
Rep. Bichi, the Member representing Bichi Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, was honoured at the weekend for his commitment to the university.
Over the past five years, he has contributed to funding infrastructure projects and providing scholarships for students in his constituency, helping them achieve their academic goals.
In a message of felicitations personally signed Monday morning by Rep. Amos, who currently represents Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, the Lawmaker ascribed the honorary Doctorate degree to the selfless and dedicated services of Rep. Bichi to his Constituency and promotion of good governance and national development.
“I am thrilled to extend my warmest congratulations to you on receiving an honorary doctorate from the Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State.
“This prestigious recognition is a well-deserved acknowledgment of your tireless efforts and exemplary leadership in promoting good governance and development in Nigeria.
“Your commitment to your constituents and the nation at large is truly inspiring. Your achievements in infrastructure development, education, and healthcare have made a lasting impact on your community. Your dedication to transparency, youth empowerment and development has positioned your constituency as a model for progress.
“Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on this remarkable achievement. May this honour continue to motivate you to strive for greater heights”, the message read.
Other notable Nigerians honoured at the weekend by the university include, the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; President of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Goodwill Akpabio; and former Governor of Sokoto State and Chairman, Senate Committee on Security, Senator Aliyu Wamako.
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See Photos of World’s Tallest and Shortest Women Meet for Afternoon Tea in London
The world’s tallest woman and the world’s shortest woman met for the first time this week, sipping tea from china cups — and bonding over what they have in common while celebrating their differences.
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Rumeysa Gelgi, from Turkey, stands at 7 feet and 0.7 inches, while Jyoti Amge, from India, is 2 feet and 0.7 inches.
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
“You’re so beautiful,” said Gelgi, 27. “Thank you — you too,” replied Amge, 30.
Their meeting, over afternoon tea at London’s Savoy Hotel on Tuesday, came ahead of Guinness World Records Day, which is held annually in November to mark record-breaking achievements and encourage people to attempt records. The pair have been honored as “World Record icons” in the 70th anniversary edition of the Guinness World Records book.
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“Meeting Jyoti for the first time was wonderful,” Gelgi said in a release Wednesday. “She’s the most gorgeous lady. I was waiting to meet her for a long time.”
Gelgi said the pair bonded over their love for makeup, jewelry and doing their nails.
Video footage showed them sitting down for tea, cakes and sandwiches stacked next to them, with the London Eye visible from the window.
Amge said in the release that she was “so happy to look up” and see the world’s tallest woman, whom she called “good-natured.” She added that it was difficult at times for the pair to make eye contact “due to our height difference.”
“Guinness World Records is all about celebrating differences,” its editor in chief, Craig Glenday, said in a statement ahead of Guinness World Record Day, which is on Thursday.
“By bringing together these two amazing, iconic women, they can share their perspectives on life with each other and, also, with us,” Glenday said.
Gelgi’s record-breaking height is due to a rare genetic condition called Weaver syndrome, which causes rapid growth, according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders.
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The primary symptom is growth and bone development that occurs faster than usual, making those affected taller than average. People with Weaver syndrome may have rigid muscles and difficulty extending their elbows or knees.
Gelgi used a walking aid for support during the pair’s meeting. Her case of Weaver syndrome was the 27th ever diagnosed and the first in Turkey, according to Guinness World Records.
Weaver syndrome is generally caused by changes in the EZH2 gene, according to the NORD, though the organization notes that some people with Weaver syndrome do not have a mutation in the gene.
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Amge, an actor who played the character of Ma Petite in the television series “American Horror Story,” has a genetic growth disorder that occurs in the early stages of fetal development, known as achondroplasia.
According to Johns Hopkins, the condition causes shorter bones, abnormally shaped bones and shorter stature. While the genetic defect can be passed from parent to child, in about 80 percent of cases, achondroplasia results from a spontaneous mutation that occurs in the developing embryo.
On Thursday, Gelgi shared photos on Instagram of the two exploring London despite the cold weather, posing side by side in front of Tower Bridge.
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