VC lauds Bala for increased funding of Bauchi varsity

Segun Babatunde Awofadeji, Bauchi

The Vice Chancellor, Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Gadau, Bauchi State,Professor Fatimah Tahir has expressed the appreciation of the university’s management to Governor Bala Abdukadir Mohammed for recent significant increase in the monthly allocation/subvention to the institution.

According to a Press release issued by Auwal Hassan, Public Relations Officer,SAZU which was made available to Journalists on Wednesday, “The management of Sa’adu Zungur University SAZU and the entire University community therefore, wish to express its profound gratitude and sincere appreciation to the Visitor, His Excellency Senator Bala Abudulkadir Mohammed CON (Kauran Daular Usmaniyya), the Executive Governor of Bauchi State for this giant strides.

“This indeed, is a remarkable effort by the administration of the Governor, His Excellency Senator Bala Mohammed towards improving the standard of the University, which is in line with his vision of improving the standard and quality of education in Bauchi state”, the release added.

The release also stated that “The Vice Chancellor of Sa’adu Zungur University SAZU, Professor Fatimah Tahir, and the entire management of the Institution are optimistic that this giant stride can go a long way in addressing most, if not all, the challenges faced by the University, particularly in the area of teaching and learning.

Professor Tahir however, commended the Governor for understanding the numerous challenged facing the Institution particularly that of inadequate funding which slows down the University to be able to compete with its counterparts in other states of the country. This will now become a thing of the past.

Recall that in a Letter of Appreciation signed by the University’s Registrar A.G. Hassan PhD dated 11th February, 2025, the University assured that it will make judicious application of the Grants to provide quality teaching and efficient research in the University to further assist the governor in taking the state to greater heights.

Similarly, the Vice Chancellor Professor Fatimah Tahir applauded Governor Bala Mohammed for the construction of five major access roads within Gadau, the main campus of the University, which was recently completed. These roads will surely improve accessibility and convenience and also ensure a more conducive learning environment for students, faculty, and staff.

“Your Excellency, these and other efforts, are testament to your unwavering commitment, dedication and vision to transform Sa’adu Zungur University SAZU into a world-class institution, fostering academic excellence and innovation”, she concluded. END