Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State pledges full support and collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education to ensure the rapid establishment of the Federal University of Health Sciences in Funtua.
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has declared the state government's full commitment to collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Education in expediting the establishment of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Funtua . Governor Radda made this statement during a meeting with officials from the Federal Ministry of Education , led by Rakiya Gambo Ilyasu, Director of Universities Education , who were on an assessment visit to the new university.
The governor emphasized his strategic vision for the university's location, revealing his initial concern when he learned it was initially planned for Katsina. He pointed out the existing three universities in Katsina Senatorial District and highlighted the lack of a single university in the entire Funtua Zone. Recognizing Funtua's central position within the Northwest region, accessible to states like Kebbi, Sokoto, Kano, Jigawa, and Kaduna, Governor Radda advocated for its relocation. To demonstrate the state's dedication to the project, Governor Radda outlined the proactive steps taken, including the allocation of a secondary school for immediate use, a ₦2 billion investment in renovations, and the acquisition of an additional 50 hectares of land. He pledged to ensure student admissions begin by September, directing contractors to complete all necessary infrastructure by June to allow sufficient time for academic preparations. Governor Radda expressed his ambition for the university to attract students not only from Nigeria but also from neighboring countries like Niger, Chad, and Cameroon, emphasizing that higher education should be accessible to all.Rakiya Gambo Ilyasu, Director of Universities Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, commended Governor Radda's exceptional commitment to the university project, calling it one of the few instances where she encountered such passionate leadership. She highlighted his efforts in transforming the university from a dream into reality and praised his decisive actions in allocating land, providing funding, and ensuring infrastructural development, setting a precedent for future generations. Mrs Ilyasu acknowledged the historic significance of the Governor's contributions, stating that today marks a momentous occasion for Katsina State and the entire northern region of Nigeria
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