In his opening remarks, the National President of the Alumni, Abdulhadi Abdullahi welcomed members for the maiden event. He thanked the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of the the University, Mal. Hussaini Dikko for advisory role and Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa for his support.
The President said the aim is to reposition KASU ALUMNI to global standards through partnership in the areas of scholarship for students and infrastructure development. He was delighted to announce the hosting of the 2nd Quarter Delegates Conference of the Alumni Association of Nigerian Universities soon and the coming of the annual general meeting at the end of the year.
In his goodwill message, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, KASU, Husseini Dikko congratulated the Alumni and expressed gratitude for their partnership in the transformation drive of the University.
Guest Speaker and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof. Yusha'u Ango delivered a lecture with the title” Empowering the Next Generation: The Strategic Role of Alumni Associations in Fostering Entrepreneurship in Turning Students into Job Creators “. He explained that skills and experience are needed but creativity and innovation with leverage on technology are key to economic sustainability.
The Special Guest, Her Excellency, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Barr. James Kanyip commended the Alumni for such initiative and collaboration effort towards the development of the University to confront unemployment among graduates. Kanyip said this is in line with the State’s Government Human Capital Development plan.
In his closing remarks, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Musa said he is proud of the strategic initiative of the Alumni. He assured them of the digital transformation of the University to meet the 21st century global standard. He added that e-learning, and sanitation among others had already been launched in that regard.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to people who are contributing in different spheres of life to societal development.
In attendance were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof. Bashir Ali, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Strategy, Innovation and Service Delivery, Prof. Helen Andow, Registrar, Barr. Samira Balarabe and Dean of Students Affairs, Prof. Tukur Abdulkadir and Acting Director of University Advancements, Alh. Usman Tabari among others.
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Usman Ilyasu Ladan
For: Public Relations Officer
