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New Vice Chancellor takes over ADUST as Professor Musa hand over leadership baton.
The outgoing Vice Chancellor Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technical, (ADUST) Kano, Professor Shehu Alhaji Musa on Friday handed over baton of leadership to new Vice Chancellor Professor Musa Tukur Yakasai.
The exchange of the university’s authority marked the end of nine years stewardship of Professor Musa, the longest serving Vice Chancellor in the state-owned varsity.
At a brief handing over ceremony witnessed by principal officers, head of faculties, departments and directorates of the university, the outgoing VC applauded the support accorded him during his tenure, attributed successes recorded to collective efforts of the management team.
Professor Musa who recalled how he took over the mantle of leadership in November 2013 amidst fear and apprehension of possible shutdown of the institution, acknowledged the tenacity of the management and academic staff who stood firm to build the centre of academic excellence.
While stressing the remarkable achievements and transformation recorded during his tenure, the Professor of agricultural economics contended that ADUST stands tall among it’s contemporaries in various spares of endeavors.
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Professor Musa emphasized that with support of the visitor, Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the university recorded 100 percent accreditation of all it’s academic programs and employed over 700 staff to strengthening her manpower skill.
The outgoing VC expressed satisfaction he would be handing over to a competent academic and product of university, sought maximum support for the incoming Vice Chancellor. He however pledged readiness to render support to the institution when ever the new management deem his services required.
“Today is historic for me and the university, witnessing the handing over of baton to an indigenous professor and Vice Chancellor of the University. Since I assumed leadership in November, 2013, the university has attained significant progress and glorify God for that attainment.
” Part of our achievements, is the accreditation. We have never failed in the area of accreditation of the university’s programs. We have all our academic courses certified by the NUC. Under my stewardship, the university has produced and promoted 130 senior staff to the rank of professors and some into the rank of associate and reader”, Professor Musa recalled.
The incoming Vice Chairman Professor Yakasai commended the doggedness and initiative of the of the former VC in repositioning the university to an enviable feat, added that the footprints of Professor Musa would remain indelible in anal of history.
The new VC pledged to sustain and build on the tremendous height record by his predecessor acknowledged the receipt of all relevant documents and handing over notes, which he said would be studied for guidance.
On his part, a member of the university’s governing council, Professor Clement Ibaji drawn attention on the challenges adherent in steering the leadership affairs of interlectual community, called for commendation of former VC, Professor Musa for a successful tenure.
The University don equally lend voice to calling for cooperation and support of the university community for the new VC to enable him succeed.
Meanwhile, the new VC has directed heads of faculties and departments to submit detailed situation reports, include achievements, challenges and SWOT analysis of the respective departments, to the office of the Vice Chancellor within one week.
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Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability
The 8th Annual Audit Forum, organized by the Office of the Auditor General of Kano State, was held recently, focusing on strengthening transparency and accountability in public financial management. .
Isma’ila Musa, the Auditor General of Kano State, welcomed the participants and highlighted the constitutional and legal mandates that guide the auditing process. “Sections 125(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and 36(i) of the Kano State Audit Law, 2021 (as amended) mandate the Office of the Auditor General to audit the accounts and financial statements of the State Government and all Offices and Courts,” he stated.
Musa expressed immense gratitude to His Excellency, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State, for his support in making the event possible. “It is very important to note that a strengthened fiscal transparency will help build trust in governance,” he emphasized. He added that the Audit Forum is a reform intended to reduce opportunities for corruption and abuse of public resources, thereby increasing the efficiency of public expenditures.
The Auditor General also acknowledged the contributions of various officials, including the Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Planning and Budget, the Accountant General, the Executive Chairman of Kano Internal Revenue Services, and former Auditors General, among others. “My sincere appreciation to all the invitees here present for honoring our invitation. I wish us a successful 8th Kano State Annual Audit Forum,” Musa concluded.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Honorable Tukur Fagge, praised the exercise for its potential to enhance resource management and ensure the success of the tasks at hand. “This exercise will enhance resources management and will realize the success of the task,” Fagge stated.
Sarkin Shanon Kano, Shehu Muhammad Dankadai, who served as the royal father of the day, also graced the event, adding to the significance of the occasion.
The forum underscored the commitment of the Kano State Government to upholding transparency and accountability, reflecting the administration’s dedication to effective and efficient service delivery.
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Breaking: Former Secretary of Federal Electoral Commission, FEDECO, Ahmadu Kurfi Passes On at 93
A former secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi, has passed away.
A family source, Jafar Yakubu, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER about the death of the pioneer secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, who supervised the 1979 general election.
Jafar Yakubu said Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi died at the age of 93 and his Janaza funeral prayers will take place by 2:30 PM at Kurfi in KATSINA state .
Dr. Amadu Kurfi, OFR, was born in 1931. He was a former chairman of the then Marketing Board, former Federal Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Defence, and the first person to acquire a BSc degree in the whole of Katsina State, at University College London in 1957.
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President Tinubu Sacks UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Registrar
The governing council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University has been dissolved by President Bola Tinubu.
The president dissolved the council and approved the removal of the institution’s vice-chancellor Bernard Odoh and the university registrar, Rosemary Nwokike.
A statement by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy said the action by Tinubu follows allegations of procedural violations in the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.
He also said that the council led by Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe and including five other members—Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin was accused of bypassing due process to appoint an unqualified candidate, prompting federal intervention.
Onanuga said, “The sacking of the governing council and officials followed reports that the council illegally appointed an unqualified vice-chancellor without following due process.
He added that following the controversial appointment, the Federal Government stepped in to address the rivalry between the university’s Senate and the governing council of the institution.
“The government expressed concern over the council’s apparent disregard for the university’s governing laws in its selection process”, Onanuga added.
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