14th July, 2023
By Sani Idris
The Management of Kaduna State University (KASU) has reacted to rumours about a purported agenda to islamise the institution following recent appointment of Deputy Vice Chancellors and other principal officers.
KASU, in a special bulletin signed by its Registrar, Samira Balarabe, on Friday in Kaduna, asked the general public to ignore rumour about purported islamisation agenda in the university which it described as fake news.
Balarabe also insisted that principal officers and staff appointment in the institution were based on merit and not on religious considerations.
She noted that the university’s law empowered its Governing Council, headed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, to appoint Principal Officers, the Registrar, Bursar and University’s Librarian.
She also noted that the Governor of Kaduna State and visitor to the university, only approved the principal officers appointed after undergoing rigorous process of screening and interview.
She added that regarding the appointments of Deputy Vice-Chancellors, the Vice-Chancellor has the prerogative of recommending to the Senate who he is comfortable working with after following due process.
“The Senate approves those to be appointed Deputy Vice Chancellor,”she said.
Balarabe therefore, said the newly appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellors went through election process which was conducted in free and fair manner during the Senate meeting which took place on July 6.
She said appointment of staff into various positions in the university was all about track record and capacity proven by the appointees in their various primary assignments.
“The management is focused on its goal to transforn the university into a world-class institution with the underlying philosophy of excellence in teaching, research, community service and revenue generation.
“The institution has been at the forefront of innovation and excellence, constantly striving to provide state-of-the-art facilities and programmes that enhance the academic and research experiences of our students and faculty,” she said.
The registrar said that in recent years, KASU had achieved numerous state-of-the-art accomplishments that positioned it as a leading institution in the region.
She said KASU lecturers and students were working to develop cutting-edge solutions to address challenges that would solve societal problems in renewable energy, reducing carbon footprint and showcasing a commitment to sustainability.
Furthermore, she said KASU’s College of Medicine was adjudged to be one of the best in Africa and was making significant breakthroughs in the field of public health.
“This is leading to the development of innovative healthcare solutions that have positively impacted the lives of communities within and beyond our state.
“We take pride in the fact that our scholars have actively contributed to advancements in medical treatments and disease prevention strategies, resulting in improved well-being for individuals and communities.
“KASU College of Medicine is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.
“Our MBBS is recognised as a Primary Medical Qualification (PMQ) by the General Medical Council of the UK and cleared for recognition by the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates of USA (ECFMG),” Balarabe said.
The registrar said KASU’s entrepreneurial programmes nurtured and supported the growth of several successful startups, fostering a culture
of innovation and economic development.
She restated the university community’s committment in providing enriching and inclusive environment that promoted learning, research and community engagement.
“KASU remains focused on its mission to become a world-class institution that nurtures talent, drives innovation and positively impacts society,”she added.
(NAN)