FUE ZARI VICE CHANCELLOR MARKS ONE YEAR IN OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS ACHIEVEMENT. By Mikail Ibrahim Fagachi The Vice Chancellor of the F...
FUE ZARI VICE CHANCELLOR MARKS ONE YEAR IN OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS ACHIEVEMENT. By Mikail Ibrahim Fagachi
The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Education, Zaria, Professor Yahaya Isah Bunkure, has marked his first anniversary in office, highlighting achievements recorded by the institution in the areas of academic development, infrastructure, staffing, security and access to education.
Speaking during a press conference to mark the anniversary, Professor Bunkure expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Minister of Education, Professor Suwaiba Saidu, the Pro-Chancellor of the University, Ambassador Baba Jidda, the Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Dr Abbas Tajuddeen Iyan Zazzau, stakeholders of the university and his royal father, the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, for their support.
The Vice Chancellor said the university has witnessed a significant increase in student admission, from about one thousand five hundred students to five thousand within the period under review. He also disclosed that processes have been initiated for about thirty-four different courses and academic programmes to expand educational opportunities in the institution.
Professor Yahaya Isah Bunkure further highlighted infrastructure development, saying some facilities have been constructed while others were renovated. He also mentioned improvements in the university's power and energy system, with the provision of a four-point-five KVA energy system, as well as efforts in academic renewal, staffing and expansion of access to education.
He said security has also received attention, stressing that apart from the university's internal security arrangements, the institution has maintained collaboration with relevant security agencies to ensure a conducive environment for teaching and learning. He also commended the cordial working relationship between the university management, academic and non-academic staff.
The anniversary programme ended with special prayers organised by the Muslim and Christian communities. Speaking on behalf of friends and family members who attended the occasion, a former member representing Zaria Waje Constituency in the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Alhaji Bala Alwa'u, appreciated the Vice Chancellor's efforts and urged him to redouble his commitment towards further progress and national development, particularly in education.
The occasion was witnessed by traditional title holders, the District Head of Waje, Aminu Nuhu Bamalli Durumun Zazzau, the Zazzau Chief Imam, Dalhat Kasimu, and other dignitaries who came from different parts of the country.
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