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From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja
The President of the MAAUN Group of Universities, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the appointment of Dr. Salisu Salisu as the substantive Provost of the Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology (FCAPT), describing the decision as timely, merit-based, and in the best interest of the institution.
Professor Gwarzo while hosting the new Provost in Abuja on Friday said the appointment was a fitting recognition of Dr. Salisu’s years of dedicated service, exceptional leadership, and remarkable performance while serving as Acting Provost, adding that his wealth of experience and commitment to excellence make him eminently qualified to lead the college into a new era of growth and development.
He praised President Tinubu for prioritising competence, integrity, and experience in making the appointment, noting that the decision reflects the administration’s unwavering commitment to repositioning Nigeria’s educational and agricultural institutions through capable and visionary leadership.
“I am delighted that Mr. President has entrusted this important responsibility to a hardworking, disciplined, and result-oriented administrator. Having served the institution diligently for many years, Dr. Salisu possesses a deep understanding of the college’s operations, strengths, challenges, and immense potential. I have every confidence that under his leadership, FCAPT will witness significant institutional growth, improved academic standards, and enhanced capacity to deliver on its mandate,” Professor Gwarzo stated.
According to him, the appointment comes at a strategic period when the Federal Government is intensifying efforts to transform the agricultural sector into a major pillar of economic diversification, food security, job creation, and sustainable national development.
“With President Tinubu placing agriculture at the centre of his Renewed Hope Agenda, I am confident that Dr. Salisu will provide the visionary leadership required to reposition the college as a leading institution for agricultural education, research, innovation, and technology. His leadership will undoubtedly produce highly skilled professionals capable of driving Nigeria’s agricultural transformation and contributing meaningfully to national development,” he added.
Professor Gwarzo also congratulated Dr. Salisu on his well-deserved appointment and urged him to justify the confidence reposed in him by providing purposeful, transparent, innovative, and inclusive leadership that will further elevate the institution’s reputation.
He expressed optimism that under the new Provost, the Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology would consolidate its achievements and emerge as one of Nigeria’s foremost centres of excellence in agricultural education, research, innovation, and human capital development.
“On behalf of the management, staff, and students of the MAAUN Group of Universities, I sincerely express my profound appreciation to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for this thoughtful and well-deserved appointment. I also heartily congratulate Dr. Salisu Salisu and the entire FCAPT community on this significant milestone. I wish the new Provost a successful and impactful tenure in office,” Professor Gwarzo said.
