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Vice Chancellor lauds Gov Mohammed lauded for supporting university

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  • The Vice Chancellor of Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Gadau, praised Bauchi State Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed for his support.
  • The commendation follows the National Universities Commission's approval of 12 new academic programs for the university.
  • Governor Mohammed's investment in infrastructure and academic development is credited with fostering the university's growth.

The Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) in Gadau is experiencing a period of significant academic expansion, thanks in large part to the sustained support from Bauchi State Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed. The university's Vice Chancellor, Professor Fatimah Tahir, lauded the governor's commitment, highlighting his investments in infrastructure and institutional support as crucial factors enabling the university's steady growth.

the governor’s commitment has created an enabling environment for the university’s steady growth and academic expansion.

— Professor Fatimah TahirVice Chancellor of Sa’adu Zungur University, praising the Bauchi State Governor's support.

This commendation comes on the heels of a major achievement: the National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially approved 12 new academic programs for SAZU. Professor Tahir, a professor of microbiology, attributed this milestone to the university's unwavering dedication to maintaining high standards of quality education and adhering to the NUC's regulatory guidelines. The approval signifies the institution's determination to broaden its offerings and enhance the quality of higher education available.

the sustained support by Governor Mohammed who is the Visitor to the university, has been critical to the mileage attained so far by the tertiary institution.

— Professor Fatimah TahirVice Chancellor of Sa’adu Zungur University, highlighting the governor's role in the institution's progress.

Professor Tahir extended her gratitude not only to the governor, who serves as the university's Visitor, but also to the Governing Council, Senate, management, and the entire academic and non-academic staff. Their collective dedication during the NUC resource assessment process was instrumental in securing the approval for the new programs. She assured current and future students, along with all stakeholders, that the university is committed to providing the necessary human and material resources for the effective implementation of these new programs, which are slated to commence in the 2026/2027 academic year.

the development affirmed the university’s adherence to the regulatory standards of the NUC and its determination to expand quality higher education.

— Professor Fatimah TahirVice Chancellor of Sa’adu Zungur University, commenting on the NUC's approval of new academic programs.
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