The management of Federal University Dutsin-ma, FUDMA, Katsina State, has raised praises on the president of the MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Gwarzo, for gifting two ambulances and a 60-seater deluxe bus to the university.
Prof. Ar’mayau Bichi, the university’s vice-chancellor, made thiscommendation while leading the university’s management personnel on a “thank you visit” to Mr. Gwarzo in Kano state recently.
Prof. Bichi, who expressed gratitude to Mr Gwarzo for his invaluable support and help to FUDMA, stated that the visit was intended to thank him for the gesture, which he said was vital to the improvement of teaching and learning in the school.
While he acknowledged the various contributions made by the entrepreneur-cum-philanthropist towards the development of the university, Prof. Bichi called for collaboration between the two institutions.
He expressed profound optimism that the gesture will strengthen the already warm relationship between the two universities.
During the visit, Prof. Bichi handed a letter of appreciation to Prof. Gwarzo on behalf of the Senate, management staff, and all FUDMA students.
Prof. Gwarzo emphasised the importance of individuals making a long-term influence and ensuring that their accomplishments are recognised even after they are no longer alive.
He then restated his commitment to boosting education in Northern Nigeria by increasing the number of graduates and raising the quality of education.
He also stressed the need of colleges to focus on branding, reputation, and developing a strong academic image in order to attract attention and opportunities from around the world.
Prof. Gwarzo who is the founder of four universities also discussed ways to improve university rankings and secure grants for research projects.
He emphasised the importance of exposure, engagement with foreign institutions, and how rankings affect a university’s reputation.
While calling for a healthy atmosphere for intellectuals to thrive and contribute to university growth, Prof. Gwarzo emphasised the significance of universities forging their own paths to success rather than just relying entirely on funding from the government.
Chinedum Anayo