Zamfara Pledges More Support To FUGUS As Governing Council Meets Gov Lawal

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state has assured the Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) of his administration’s continued support and increased interventions to enable the institution serve the people of the State more effectively.

In a statement, the Chief Information and Public Relations Officer of the institution, Jamilu Ibrahim Gusau (ANIPR) said Governor Lawal gave the assurance while receiving Members of the University’s Governing Council, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Zamfara State Government Lodge, Abuja.

Governor Lawal, while expressing concern over the Zamfara state’s educational and developmental challenges, emphasized the critical role FUGUS could play in advancing his administration’s commitment to changing the narrative and driving sustainable development in the State.

The Governor assured the Council that he would carefully consider all requests presented by the University and provide the necessary support and interventions.

Governor Lawal said, “The State Government has already awarded the contract for the construction of the pedestrian bridge for the University, as you requested. I wonder why the contractor is yet to commence work,” Governor Lawal stated.

The Governor also directed the State Commissioner for Project Monitoring, Alhaji Kabiru Moyi Birnin-Magaji, to follow up on the matter and ensure the necessary action is taken.

In his remarks, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University Gusau, Rt. Hon. (Engr.) Aminu Sani Isa commended the Governor for his support to the institution, particularly the construction of an asphalt road on campus, which was executed even long before he assumed office as Governor.

Also speaking, the Vice-Chancellor of the institution,  Professor Tukur Adamu appealed for additional State Government’s interventions, especially in the areas of infrastructure development, provision of official vehicles, and support for the accreditation of the University’s College of Health Sciences.

Professor Adamu also requested for the payment of outstanding compensation to persons whose farmlands were acquired for the University’s Master Plan, patronizing its Consultancy Services, and supporting the establishment of a Centre for Research and Documentation of Zamfara History and Culture by the Institution.

During the visit, the Vice-Chancellor presented documents to the Governor on the outstanding land compensation issue, alongside a list of Zamfara State indigenes studying at the University.

The visit was attended by all internal and external members of the University’s Governing Council.