Gov. Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has reiterated his administration’s commitment to education, describing it as the cornerstone of sustainable development and societal transformation.
Mohammed made this known at the combined 8th, 9th and 10th convocation ceremony of Sa’adu Zungur University held at Gadau.
The governor said his administration had committed more than ₦58 billion to higher education, with over ₦40 billion allocated to capital development projects across tertiary institutions in the state.
According to him, the investments have led to massive infrastructural expansion, including the construction of modern classrooms, student hostels, laboratories, ICT centres and staff quarters.
He noted that at Sa’adu Zungur University, the government executed targeted interventions such as the provision of new academic facilities, improved accommodation and strengthened campus security.
Mohammed also stressed the administration’s resolve to improve academic standards, promote research and safeguard institutional autonomy.
He cautioned students against social vices such as drug abuse and sexual harassment, urging them to uphold discipline and integrity within the academic environment.
The governor further highlighted strategic collaborations with organisations such as the Tertiary Education Trust Fund and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, aimed at strengthening research capacity and advancing digital innovation.
The convocation ceremony featured the graduation of over 11,000 undergraduate students and 443 postgraduate students across three academic sessions.
Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Fatima Tahir, said the institution had recorded steady academic progress, including the successful accreditation of 17 programmes by the National Universities Commission.
Tahir commended the governor for his sustained support, noting that it had significantly improved teaching, learning and research within the university.
Similarly, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Gambo Laraba Abdullahi, described the convocation as evidence of the governor’s commitment to educational development and appreciated development partners for their support.
Also speaking, the Chancellor of the university and Emir of Bauchi, Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, expressed satisfaction with the institution’s progress and urged graduates to uphold values of excellence and responsibility.
