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From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
The Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamali, has stressed the need for more investment in the education sector through the establishment of more universities in Kaduna State.
The Emir noted that for Kaduna to meet up with education demands there should be enough establishments, both public and private universities in the State.
The royal made the recommendation on Wednesday while commending the management of Greenfield University for providing quality facilities at its city campus in the Kudenda area of the Kaduna metropolis.
Emir Bamali, who is the Chancellor of the university, was invited to commission the Ahmad Nuhu Bamali Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, which was named after him.
“Four universities in Kaduna metropolis and the mother of all, we have Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria. I cannot say we have enough, but with the population in Kaduna, it is not enough to cater for demands. With Greenfield university in the Kaduna metropolis, more students will gain, from what we have seen, you have most of the required faculties,” the Emir said.
He used the opportunity to commiserate with the university over the loss of some students during a bandit attack on the main campus of the university a few years ago, along the Kaduna-Abuja highway.
“I am so delighted that the university has adjusted and gotten over the attack, they have more students than before.
“Congratulations on your resilience to the terror attack at your main campus along Kaduna-Abuja Highway. I believe in a couple of years, we should be seeing the university as a leader of private universities in the North. Our doors are always open, it is a technology-driven university, keep it up. We look forward to collaborating better so that the s hook can get to the next level. Congratulations,” he said.
“Secondly let me take this opportunity to thank the board for making me the Chancellor, I am honoured.
“Let me also thank the Pro-Chancellor and his wife for doing a lot to contribute to education in our community.
“Let me also congratulate the university for being the first private in Kaduna State,” he said
Emir Bamali said that he was there to see for himself, the environment and ways the Emirate can contribute to making it more conducive for every stakeholder.
“The investment and infrastructure in the university are fantastic. I am so happy with this campus because it is in the centre of town and more accessible than the one along the Kaduna-Abuja highway. Lots of investment done at the main campus, but we are very happy that this campus is safe and secure.
“I have seen quality teaching staff and with what I have seen here, this university should become one of the leading private universities in the country,” he added.
He thanked the host community of the school as well as the Pro-Chancellor for investing wisely.
“This is what we call nationalism. That’s the beauty of Nigeria, diversity is displayed here. Others should take a cue from here. He said.
Earlier, in his remarks, Founder and Pro-Chancellor of Greenfield University, Mr Simon Ifediora Nwakacha, said it was like a dream come true, having the Emir visit the institution.
“There is something also important today, which is the setting up of a faculty which we named after the Emir.”
“Today is a special day in the life of Greenfield University. This Is the first time the Chancellor is visiting Greenfield since we appointed him. It is also the first time he is visiting the City Campus since the unfortunate incident of bandits attacks,” he said.
