Kaduna Varsity Wins N1bn Grant For Commercial Agriculture – VC

The vice chancellor, Kaduna State University (KASU), Prof. Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, has disclosed that the university won a ₦1 billion competitive grant for commercial agriculture awarded by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).

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

He said that the university has widened opportunities for Kaduna State’s youth to attain academic excellence.

Prof. Musa who made this known in a statement issued yesterday, 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.

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

The vice chancellor said KASU also has partnership with University of Indonesia for the promotion of stem cell research, ascending consultants / ledger Lab for Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain innovation.

He noted that KASU has also introduced high-demand programmes like Cyber Security, Data Science, Biotechnology, and Information Systems.

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