Fire Safety Enlightenment Programme

We are pleased to publicize to the university community that the KASU FIRE SERVICE UNIT successfully organised a fire safety enlightenment programme to promote awareness and preparedness for fire-related emergencies. 

The demonstration took place on Tuesday, 19th September 2023 in front of the Registrar's Office. 

The Head of KASU Fire Service Unit, Haruna Abubakar said the enlightenment exercise will equip staff with the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively in the event of a fire emergency. 

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi I. Musa commended the initiative and advised that the enlightenment be carried out regularly. He promised management support to the unit to effectively and efficiently carry out its mandate. 

Other Management members, staff and students of the university were in attendance. 

Management strengthens Cooperation with the Nigeria Police on Security

The Management of Kaduna State University paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police,  Kaduna State Police Command, CP Musa Yusuf Garba on Tuesday, 19th September 2023 seeking support in areas of proactive security measures and intelligence 

The Vice-Chancellor of KASU, Prof. Abdullahi I. Musa applauded Nigeria Police for the good and proactive steps taken by partnering with the university security personnel in fighting crime and safeguarding lives and property in KASU, its environs and Kaduna State in general. 

He said that the university was interested in sustaining the existing working relationship because without adequate security an administration won't run successfully. 

Prof. Musa informed the Commander and his team of Management's aspiration to reposition the university to a world-class standard with emphasis on teaching excellence, research and community service. 

He said as partners, KASU is willing to impart the acumen and intellectual property of the NPF personnel through executive professional training and virtual learning. 

Responding, the Commissioner of Police, CP Musa Yusuf Garba welcomed the Management of KASU and stated that  Nigeria Police, Kaduna State Command holds the university in high esteem and said he and his team are willing to partner and consolidate on the existing cordial relationship. He said community policing is a priority, and won't rest on its oars in combating crime and criminals. The Nigeria Police will continue to deliver security and support for the protection of lives and property. 

He advised Management to aim to retain the peace enjoyed on the different university campuses and surrounding communities. 

The Vice-Chancellor was accompanied by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof. Muhammad Bashir Ali, the Registrar, Samira Balarabe, Esq, the Dean, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Dr. Yakubu Zaki, the University Chief Security Officer, Col. Ahmed Yabagyi (Rtd), the University Public Relations Officer, Adamu Nuhu Bargo, and the Protocol Officer to the VC, Mallam Hadi Tanko.

Department of Nigerian Languages and Linguistics marks Hausa Lecture Day

Toward fostering economic, social and technological development, Kaduna State University vows to promote Hausa Language. 

The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Abdullahi I. Musa, stated this while speaking during a special lecture organized by the Department of Nigerian Languages and Linguistics on Tuesday, 19th September 2023, as part of activities marking this year’s students’ week.

Prof. Musa maintained that advanced countries the world over promote their indigenous languages, literature and cultures to facilitate their speedy development. He challenged specialists and professionals to collaborate to patronise Hausa which is an internally recognized language. 

The VC said the University is taking measures to digitalise the Hausa language, literature and culture being studied in the Department. 

To this, he said, the University is to rehabilitate the Language laboratory and the Oral Documentation Unit.

As part of the series of events marking the Students’ Week, a lecture was presented by a renowned scholar, Prof. Ahmadu Bello Zaria on the topic: 'The role of language for the sustenance of peace and economic development.'

Other activities included Hausa drama, bori and musical performances, display of Hausa indigenous food as well as durbar.

The Provost of the College of Humanities, Law and Education, Prof. Ahmed Kofa Babajo, was represented by the Dean, Faculty of Arts, Prof. Audee T. Giwa who took the opportunity to take the VC and Management members on a tour of the Faculty of Arts. 

The Vice-Chancellor was accompanied by Principal Officers and some Management Committee Members of the University. 

The need to boost Africa's Research Visibility.

A one-day seminar presentation and discussion was held on the topic: "Improving Research Visibility: Current trend and global dynamics," on Saturday, 16th September 2023, at the university's 1000-seater capacity auditorium. 

The presentation and discussion were aimed at highlighting some of the major challenges researchers in Africa face when it comes to research visibility and how to overcome them.

In his opening remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of KASU, Prof. Abdullahi I. Musa, began by appreciating the presence of the guest presenter. He reminded everyone of the renewed mandate of moving the University forward, taking the necessary steps, and doing things differently. This new approach, as explained by the VC, has seen the pouring in of invitations from various agencies and organizations, who are willing to collaborate with KASU in the quest to take things to a whole new level.

The guest presenter, Dr Tom Olyhoek, a PhD holder in molecular microbiology from Amsterdam University, is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). The DOAJ mission, as explained by Dr. Tom, is to increase the visibility, accessibility, reputation, usage, and impact of quality, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly research journals globally, regardless of discipline, geography, or language.

The pressure to publish in prestigious subscription journals, as described by the presenter, affects scholars worldwide. This challenge is even more intensified for African scholars. However, DOAJ represents a beacon of hope and is leading the way in making research more accessible worldwide.

Dr. Olyhoek said DOAJ offers unlimited opportunities for researchers and authors to reach their targeted audience and beyond. This in turn will boost their research publicity and unlock more windows for collaborations with local and foreign bodies. 

He concluded by soliciting ambassadors in Nigeria who would be tasked with promoting the increase in the number of local journals in DOAJ in the country.

The interaction ended with questions from participants, most of which were answered by the guest presenter.

Also in attendance during the presentation were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Academic, Prof. Yusha'u Ango, The Registrar, Samira Balarabe, Esq, the University Librarian, Dr. Babangida Umar Dangani, among other Professors, academics and staff of the University.

KASU Management Team pays a Courtesy Visit to the Rector, Kaduna Polytechnic

The Management team of Kaduna State University led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, paid a courtesy visit to the Rector,  Kaduna Polytechnic (KadPoly), Dr. Suleiman Umar on Monday, 11th September 2023, in his office.

In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor thanked the Rector for granting audience to the team. He went on to inform him and his staff of the organisational reforms going on in the University. 

The VC stated that Management is focusing on achieving teaching excellence, research excellence, and community Service.

Prof. Musa also said that to catapult the university to a global standard and achieve the desired result, the support of the Rector will be needed. He added that KASU aspires to be the best in Africa by setting up a skills acquisition centre,  international certification and professional programmes, hence the need for collaboration between the two institutions.  

On his part, the Rector commended the Vice-Chancellor and his team for their efforts towards transforming the university. He admitted the importance of collaborating to better society and gave assurance of his commitment to supporting the university in its pursuit of greatness.

The meeting culminated on a positive note, with both parties reaffirming their commitment to working together for the advancement and growth of education in Kaduna State and the Country at large.

KASU Management Team pays a Courtesy Visit to the Kaduna State Head of Service

The Management team of Kaduna State University led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, paid a courtesy visit to the Kaduna State Head of Service, Hajiya Habiba Anana Shekarau on Thursday, 7th September 2023, in her office.

In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor thanked the Head of Service for granting audience to the team. He went on to inform her and her staff of the organisational reforms being undertaken by the University. 

The VC stated that Management is focusing on five focal areas that will reposition the university as an enviable citadel of learning around the globe. 

The areas include achieving teaching excellence, achieving research excellence, communal engagement, physical structures and doing things efficiently and effectively. 

Prof. Musa also said that human resources are needed to achieve the desired outcome and the support of the Head of Service will add impetus. He added that KASU is imitating Harvard University's style to be the best in Africa. 

'To succeed with this quest, we are establishing an Executive Education Unit, setting up a skills acquisition centre, strengthening e-learning, introducing internships, international certification as well as professional programmes.

'Management has spent countless hours to come up with fresh policies that will identify talent, reward hard work, tackle redundancy, and punish non-productive staff,' said the VC.

He expressed his gratitude for the support the university has received from the Kaduna State Government so far and requested continued support in the areas of capacity building, infrastructure development, and funding.

On her part, the Head of Service commended the Vice-Chancellor and his team for their efforts towards transforming the university. She acknowledged the importance of education in the development of any society and assured the management team of the state government's commitment to supporting the university in its quest for excellence.

Hajiya Anana Shekarau also emphasized the need for collaboration between the university and other government agencies to address the challenges facing the education sector in the state. She expressed her willingness to work closely with the university to achieve its goals and objectives.

The meeting ended on a positive note, with both parties reaffirming their commitment to working together for the progress and development of Kaduna State University. The courtesy visit is seen as a step towards strengthening the relationship between the university and the state government, and it is hoped that it will lead to further collaborations and support for the institution's growth and development. 

We are Partners in the Development of the Nation-VC-KASU tells Immigration Comptroller

A team from the prestigious Kaduna State University paid a courtesy visit to the Comptroller of Immigration Services, Kaduna State Command, Lawal Mohammed Bashir on Wednesday, 6th September 2023.

The Vice-Chancellor of KASU, Prof. Abdullahi I. Musa who led the team said the University and the Nigeria Immigration Service are partners in nation-building. 

He said that both Institutions need to partner for strategic reasons that will take them to greater heights. He went further to say that KASU is willing to offer certification programmes and packaged executive training to the Officers and personnel of the service.

Prof. Musa informed the Comptroller and his team of Management's aspiration to reposition the university to a world-class standard with emphasis on teaching excellence, research and community service. 

In his response, the Comptroller welcomed the Management of KASU and expressed the willingness of NIS to partner. He said it is an honour to be deemed a worthy partner to move the nation forward. 

The Comptroller noted that the Nigeria Immigration Service is saddled with many responsibilities such as the issuance and renewal of Nigerian passports, ECOWAS travelling certificates, and implementation of the laws against trafficking in persons. 

The Comptroller applauded the strategic Plan of the Management. 

Inclusive Education Takes Centre Stage in an Open Theatre Performance in KASU

The Enabling Campuses project ( #encampkasu ) in collaboration with the Initiative for Creative Arts and Development for Disability (ICAD), and the Association of Students Living with Disabilities in KASU, has organized an open theatre performance titled "THE INVINCIBLES". 

The performance was conducted by the 400-level students of the Theatre for Development (TFD) course at the Faculty of Arts on Tuesday, 5th September 2023. 

It was aimed at articulating the voices of students with disabilities on campus by promoting inclusive education and also shedding light on some of the challenges faced by persons living with disabilities on the campus. As demonstrated during the performance, most of these challenges faced by persons living with disabilities on the campus centered upon the inaccessibility of infrastructures and the negative attitudes of some members of the campus community.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi I Musa who was in attendance, began by formally apologizing to the community of persons living with disabilities in the KASU campus and also pledged to tackle these challenges head-on. 

He reaffirmed his commitment to making KASU a student-centered Institution and vowed to assist in every way possible, especially through the office of the Disability Desk Officer of the University.

KASU Management proposes a partnership with KASTLEA on Safety

 Management of Kaduna State University paid a courtesy visit to Kaduna State Traffic Law Enforcement Authority  (KASTLEA) on Tuesday, 5th September 2023 seeking partnership in areas of proactive safety and security measures

The Vice-Chancellor of KASU, Prof. Abdullahi I. Musa commended KASTLEA for the effort in preventing road mishaps, ensuring the protection of lives and adhering to traffic rules and regulations in Kaduna State. 

He said that KASU is interested in establishing a relationship with KASTLEA because without a partnership the lofty visions of the university won't be realised. 

The VC pointed out that the KASU of the next decade is focused on problem-solving and concentrating on developing a curriculum that caters for the needs of society like software to catalogue vehicle owners, and how best to communicate with the public on modern traffic rules and regulations. 

Prof. Musa informed the Corp Marshal/CEO and her team of Management's aspiration to reposition the university to a world-class standard with emphasis on teaching excellence, research and community service. 

Responding, the Corp Marshal/CEO of KASTLEA, Carla Abdulmalik welcomed the Management of KASU and stated that she and her team are willing partners. She said safety is a collective responsibility and will offer support for the protection of lives and property.

KASU holds its maiden International Research Culture Conference

The SA to the Vice-Chancellor of Kaduna State University on Research Culture, and Convener Prof. Hauwa'u E. Yusuf has organised a maiden International Research Culture Conference. 

The conference opening ceremony took place on Tuesday, 5th September 2023, with the theme: The Dawn of Intellectual Paralysis, Towards Cultivating a Resilient Research Culture.

The Vice-Chancellor of Kaduna State University and Chief Host, Prof. Abdullahi I. Musa, remarked that KASU aspires to be a leading institution regionally and globally in research excellence in all parameters of sustainable development.

Prof. Musa said that the transfer of knowledge must follow scientific procedures. He said 'Only passion to discover will motivate scholars to conduct research.

'In KASU, instilling a passion for conducting research is a priority, to promote a culture in research, funds have been earmarked for scholars to solve societal problems.'   

The VC concluded his remarks by saying the journey to academic excellence at KASU has just begun.