The Management of Kaduna State University has initiated discussions to collaborate with the African Polling Institute.
The aim of the collaboration is to explore possible areas of joint research in order to win grants and introduce blended learning for Nigerian Academics world over to use virtual learning to connect, interface and give back to the society.
In his remarks during the visit to the Office of the Vice-Chancellor on Wednesday, 8th February, 2023, the Executive Director, African Polling Institute, Prof. Bell Ihua said he was in KASU for seminar and data socialization session with scholars and students on the Nigeria Social Cohesion research report which is supported by Ford Foundation.
He stated that the Institute is willing to key into the vision of the VC by making KASU a renowned global citadel of learning.
Prof. Ihua also went further to disclose that KASU is the only University that was picked from the North-West Geopolitical Zone for the project.
He concluded by thanking the University Community for the warm reception and took time to acknowledge the efforts of the Director, Centre for Gender Studies, Prof. Hauwa'u E. Yusuf, a Fellow of the African Polling Institute, who he said has been a great partner.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi Musa commended the Institutes foresight and interest in the University.
He said the University is more than glad to collaborate with API in promoting research and teaching excellence.
The VC concluded by informing the visitor that KASU has developed a strategic plan to position the University as a global player in education.
Signed
Adamu Nuhu Bargo
P.R.O-KASU
8th February, 2023
