By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo

Kaduna State University (KASU) has evolved into one of the  most progressive centres of higher learning in academic delivery,  research and has expanded its  infrastructure.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa,  further said that the university has  widened opportunities for Kaduna State’s youths to attain academic excellence.

Prof. Musa who made this known in a statement, disclosed that KASU  ‘’is the only state university in Nigeria to win a N1 billion competitive grant for commercial agriculture awarded by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).’’

The VC further said that three  KASU scholars have been ranked among the World’s top 2% Scientists, ‘”a historic achievement for not just Kaduna State but Nigeria at large.’’

He listed Prof. Ibrahim Inuwa of the Department of Chemistry, Dr Daniel Yahaya Shagaiya of the Mathematics Department and Dr Abdullahi Yusuf Zuntu of the Department of Physics as the KASU scholars that are doing the nation proud.

‘”These feats  couldn’t have been achieved without the support and guidance of Governor Uba Sani.  Over the last two years, KASU has undergone a remarkable transformation driven by strategic reforms, targeted investments, and an unwavering commitment to excellence,’’ he added.

According to him: ‘’KASU’s strides across multiple sectors reflect Governor Sani administration’s overarching vision of human capital development, knowledge-driven growth, and inclusive prosperity for all citizens of Kaduna State.’’

Musa pointed out that Kaduna State University has established  two new academic colleges, namely: College of Science, Computing & Engineering and College of Allied Health & Pharmaceutical Sciences.

He further disclosed that KASU has forged global research partnerships  with Lomonosov Moscow State University,  to bridge digital gaps and promote academic exchanges.

According to him, KASU also has partnership with Universitas Indonesia for the promotion of stem cell research, Ascending Consultants / Ledger Lab for Artificial Intelligence and  Blockchain innovation.

The Vice Chancellor further disclosed that KASU has also introduced high-demand programmes like Cyber Security, Data Science, Biotechnology, and Information Systems.

Prof Musa further said that the National Universities Commission(NUC) has conducted  resource verification of 40 new academic programmes, accredited  over 50 programmes, with 47 achieving full accreditation.

‘’These reforms have consolidated KASU’s reputation as a future-ready university producing industry-aligned graduates in tandem with the vision of the government for higher education,’’ he added.