Chicago State University has announced awarding Doctor of Honour degree to the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, the first foreign political personality selected for the honour till date, for pioneering reforms and for bringing socio-economic development in AP.In a letter to Naidu, the Chicago State University President Dr. Wayne Watson said "The decision to award you the degree is a testimony to the highest regard that the University holds for you and extraordinary abilities to envision, plan, and bring to fruition transformative changes for the good of the great people of Andhra Pradesh".
In a statement on Thursday, the Chief Minister's Office said the University was honouring Naidu for being a pioneer of reforms and for bringing socio-economic development in the state of AP by empowering farmers and unemployed women.Presenting the letter to the AP chief minister, the University delegation led by its senior vice president Angele Henderson urged Naidu to consider delivering a special address emulating his vision of development, interaction with students, business, political and community leaders of the state.