Education Minister Tunji Alausa Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, has promised that by September 2025, classes at the Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia, Kaduna State, will begin. Alausa made this commitment when Uba Sani, the governor of Kaduna State, gave the Federal Government, acting through the Federal Ministry of Education, the institution’s certificate of occupancy, which covered 270 hectares of land.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Additionally, we promised the senator and the governor that this university would accept its first class of students in the 2025 academic year. Furthermore, I have no doubts. Rest confident, His Excellency, that the pupils will begin this year. The minister promised, “I would ensure that the university receives its share from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) this year as well.
The institution will provide courses in medical, nursing, pharmacy, applied sciences, and more, Alausa said, expressing his happiness at the progress. “I was overjoyed to learn about the classes. It was in line with our own strategy. The National Educational Sector’s Renewal Initiative, STEM, is one of the top six key areas that we have identified.
STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) and medical services are being advanced and expanded. We appreciate your help in growing our top priority area,” he stated. Remember how President Bola Tinubu recently ordered the conversion of Kachia, Kaduna State’s privately held Nok University into a Federal University? The directive finalizes the University’s forfeiture to the Federal Government, as per a ruling by the FCT Federal High Court.
In addition to fulfilling a pledge made by President Tinubu to the people of Southern Kaduna, the private university was renamed the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State. “Everyone knows the story of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia Southern Kaduna,” the minister remarked, recalling the institution’s founding. Kashim Shetima, the vice president, put in countless hours to bring us to this point. collaborated with Bishop Kukah, the Governor, the Senator, and a number of Southern Kaduna community leaders.
During the handover, Governor Sani expressed gratitude to the Minister of Education, President Tinubu, and Vice President Shettima for their steadfast support and dedication. We think that science is a very significant and crucial component of Kaduna’s development. We are seated here today because our president is an advocate for education,” he stated.
Katung, the sponsor of the university’s bill, said, “I must single out my Governor for the role he has played so far, even in keeping his promise to bring forth this certificate of occupancy for the university today.” I applaud our industrious and tireless Governor for this, as it is another first of its sort.
The founding of the university is regarded as a significant step towards extending education in Nigeria and is intended to increase the capacity of Nigerians in a variety of fields. “Education is very important,” said Governor Sani. It’s the only thing you can provide to everyone, including the children of the wealthy and the impoverished, so they have something in life. Sunday The governor, the minister, and other stakeholders were earlier commended by Kaduna South senator Marshall Katung for their roles in realizing Southern Kaduna’s university dream.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
