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By John Bassey, Zamfara
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has assured the Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) of his administration’s continued support and increased interventions to enhance the institution’s capacity to effectively deliver on its mandate.
According to a statement signed by Jamilu Ibrahim Gusau, ANIPR, the Chief Information and Public Relations Officer of FUGUS, the governor gave the assurance while receiving members of the university’s Governing Council, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Zamfara State Government Lodge in Abuja.
Governor Lawal, while expressing concern over Zamfara State’s educational and developmental challenges, emphasised the critical role FUGUS can play in advancing his administration’s commitment to changing the narrative and driving sustainable development in the state.
He assured the Council that he would carefully consider all requests presented by the university and provide the necessary support and interventions.
“The State Government has already awarded the contract for the construction of the pedestrian bridge for the university, as you requested. I wonder why the contractor is yet to commence work,” Governor Lawal stated.
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The governor directed the State Commissioner for Project Monitoring, Alhaji Kabiru Moyi Birnin-Magaji, to follow up on the matter and ensure the necessary action is taken.
In his remarks, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University Gusau, Rt Hon (Engr) Aminu Sani Isa, commended the governor for his support of the institution, particularly the construction of an asphalt road on campus, which was executed long before he assumed office as governor.
Also speaking, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Gusau, Professor Tukur Adamu, appealed for additional state government interventions, especially in the areas of infrastructure development, the provision of official vehicles, and support for the accreditation of the university’s College of Health Sciences.
Other requests included the payment of outstanding compensation to persons whose farmlands were acquired for the university’s Master Plan, patronising its consultancy services, and supporting the establishment of a Centre for Research and Documentation of Zamfara History and Culture by the institution.
During the visit, the Vice-Chancellor presented documents to the governor regarding the outstanding land compensation issue, alongside a list of Zamfara State indigenes studying at the university.
The visit was attended by all internal and external members of the university’s Governing Council.
