From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi
The management of the Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, (KSUSTA), Aliero, has commended the state governor, Dr Nasir Idris, for increasing their monthly allocations from N5 millions to N15 million.
The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the University, Mallam Mustapha Mansur Ango, who stated this in a statement also disclosed that the Governor has approved about N119 million for the long awaited maiden convocation ceremony.
According to him, “His Excellency, Dr. Nasir Idris is really changing the narratives on the development of Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero.
“The Governor, popularly known as ‘Kauran Gwandu’ at his inaugural speech on May 29, 2023, clearly stated the readiness of his administration to improve the standard and quality of education and other key developmental projects in the state.
“He assured that his government would give education the needed attention, considering its importance to human resource development for state and nation building. The governor’s first move was to give the university a befitting foundation with the appointment of the fourth Governing Council with Dr Haliru Bala Jikan Daudu as its chairman.
“In consideration of the organisational policy review, the Governor also approved and signed the amendment of the university law.
“The Governor, a seasoned administrator and educationist, knowing the fact that a university cannot operate without adequate funding, immediately increased the university’s monthly allocation from N5m to N15 million monthly.
“The governor, in fulfilment of his promises and zeal to provide welfare to the entire workforce, has also approved the payment of N21,979,495.71 as Consequential Salary Adjustment as an increase to the salary of the university staff. In the same vein, he approved the payment of N17,694,834.70 as annual increment for four years.”
He added that the governing council, senate, management, staff and students of the university heartily appreciates the Governor’s gesture and pray for his successful tenure.