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  • BUK VC lauds Class ’92 on 33rd anniversary, aims top global ranking

    BUK VC lauds Class ’92 on 33rd anniversary, aims top global ranking

    The Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano (BUK), Professor Haruna Musa, has commended the institution’s Class of 1992 for its “uninterrupted 10-year tradition” of philanthropy.

    Speaking at the group’s 33rd Anniversary dinner and 10th reunion, he lauded a fresh ₦5 million donation from the alumni to the university’s Indigent Students’ Account, noting that such partnerships are vital for BUK’s growth.

    The VC outlined his vision to propel BUK into the top 500 universities globally, highlighting the 2026 World University Rankings by Times Higher Education, which ranked BUK as the 3rd best university in Nigeria and the premier in Northern Nigeria.

    To address operational challenges, Professor Musa announced advancements in infrastructure and energy independence. The Rural Electrification Agency has commenced a 3.5-megawatt solar plant upgrade, with plans to scale capacity to 6MW.

    Reaffirming a zero-tolerance policy toward cultism and examination malpractice, the Vice Chancellor flagged the misuse of ICT facilities and directed the university management to sensitise students on the ethical use of technology.

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    Meanwhile, in collaboration with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, BUK has secured a site for 500 housing units for staff. Also, an endowment fund, chaired by Professor Attahiru Jega, will be launched in 2026 to support underprivileged students.

    However, the University Senate has approved suspension of studies for students unable to afford registration fees, ensuring they do not drop out entirely. Those affected can utilise the Nigerian Education Loan Fund and take up part-time campus jobs.

    BUK ’92 Forum Chairman, Muhammad Dahiru Sa’ad, said that the forum has assisted hospitals, late colleagues’ widows, and former lecturers over the past decade, and recently aided the return of several medical students suspended due to unpaid fees.

    Sa’ad also praised the Vice Chancellor for securing strategic MOUs, including a ₦60 million scholarship deal with a fintech company and agricultural mechanisation research partnerships with Chinese institutions.

    The anniversary festivities concluded with a medical outreach at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital and an awards ceremony where Professor Musa and other distinguished alumni were honoured for their contributions to BUK’s development.

    They included academics, public officers, security personnel, corporate executives, and politicians, including Prof. Amina Sani Mu’azu, Prof. M.A. Suwaid, Prof. Hajara Umar Sanda, Prof. Hannatu Sabo Hadejia, and Prof. Baffa Adamu Gwaram.

    Others were CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, CP Ali Umar Fagge, CP Ibrahim Maikaba, CIS Hussain Ibrahim, Amb. Yakubu Abdullahi Ahmad, Amb. Musa Sani Nuhu, Engr. Ibrahim Sani Abdul, and Dr. Bello Lawal Dambatta.

    The rest: Alh. Muhammad Aliyu Wudil, Alh. Rabi’u Musa Dambatta, Alh. Al‑Amin Ibrahim, Alh. Kabiru Yuguda, Alh. Nasiru Mu’azu Danmusa, Alh. Umar Sanda Kuso, Pastor Clement Oniwanye, and Yushau Shuaib Idiagbon.

  • Firm donates laundry facility, 40 washing machines to BUK

    Firm donates laundry facility, 40 washing machines to BUK

    The Aspira Corporation on Tuesday donated an ultra-modern Laundromat with 40 state of the art washing machines to the Bayero University Kano (BUK).

    The donation is a nationwide project to ease life for students living on campuses across the country.

    The same facility had been donated to the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and University of Ibadan (UNIBADAN), it was learnt.

    In Kano, the inauguration of the Viva Laundromat took place at BUK old site on Tuesday.

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    Spokesperson of the organisation, Linda Aguacha, said the laundry facility is donated as a corporate social responsibility for students to wash their clothes and alleviate their difficulties.

    “This is part of our social responsibility because we want the students to focus on what is important, focus on their education and their personal growth, which is why we donate this so that they can wash their clothes for free. Laundry does not have to be a problem anymore.

    “We hope that the students will enjoy it and use it very well for the betterment of themselves. I also hope it will last very long.

    “It is a self-service state of the art laundry with two sections. We have the section with the washing machines, where you will go and put your clothes and it washes them for you. You wait aside reviewing your book. When the clothes are washed, you then take them to the dryer and it will dry them for you, free of charge; no fees attached.”

    The university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Adamu Sagir, expressed appreciation with the cooperation they are enjoying from the company. He thanked them for donating the laundry facility to the university.

  • BUK holds international conference on environmental, security crisis

    BUK holds international conference on environmental, security crisis

    At the interdisciplinary hybrid conference on sustainability and ecological resilience in the Muslim world hosted by Bayero University, Kano (BUK), several scholars from the university attributed the security challenges in the country to environmental crises.

    Professor Aliyu Salisu Barau, the Dean of the Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences (FEES) at BUK, highlighted the mistreatment of the environment as a significant factor exacerbating security crises, particularly in Nigeria.

    He said: “We are already engulfed by multiple ecological crises that amplify massive social insecurity and economic collapse that loom large everywhere. Without necessarily sounding pessimistic, the future of human prosperity is gloomy.”

    Emphasising that the future looks bleak, if drastic measures are not taken, Barau noted that the human race has thrown away responsibility and accountability for the planet that God entrusted us with for intergenerational use and sharing.

    According to him, centuries ago, colonization sowed the seeds of ecological destruction for the gain of the few.

    He said: “The current neo-colonial and unfair global trade regimes reinforce that at the detriment of the majority of the human race.

    “In many countries, the per capita luxury CO2 emissions of 10% of their population is higher than the essential emissions of the 90% of the poorer population.

    “Over the decades, we have witnessed efforts put in place by governments, international institutions, universities, media, and civil society to save the planet. Nevertheless, the crises keep rising steadily, deeply and irreversibly disturbing.

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    “For instance, since the last five years, every year is hotter than its predecessor and this is seriously threatening our lives, wellbeing, mental health and resilience to diseases,” Prof Barauha said, insisting that “as land degradation escalates globally, security threats, droughts, floods, storms and other climate extreme events push us off a clip and points of no return.”

    Chief host and Vice Chancellor of BUK, Prof Sagir Adamu-Abbas, said the global climate crisis is affecting the global space and if not urgently tackled the future of our children and the human race will be uncertain and unfulfilling.

    The VC said the conference aimed to explore the vast knowledge and rich traditions within the Islamic faith that can guide humans towards a more sustainable future.

    He added: “We as a research community, seek solutions that are not only effective but also resonate with the values and beliefs of diverse populations.

    “Islam has offered a comprehensive framework for sustainable living. From the Quranic verses that proclaim stewardship over the Earth to the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) teachings on moderation and compassion.

    “Our faith lays out a clear path towards harmony with nature. We stand at a crossroads, the delicate balance of our planet is tilting, and consequences of environmental degradation, increasing hunger, conflicts, and ill-health are becoming increasingly evident.”

  • Kano partners with BUK to boost large-scale agriculture

    The Acting Governor of Kano state, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna on Tuesday, urged the Centre for Drylands Agriculture (CDA), Bayero University Kano (BUK) to partner with relevant Ministries and agencies of the state government in order to boost food sufficiency through the expansion of large scale farming in the state.

    Dr. Gawuna who is also the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, in his remarks during the opening ceremony of the 3rd International Conference on Drylands organized by CDA in collaboration with the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, said that moving agriculture from subsistence to large-scale commercial enterprise should be taken seriously at this point of the nation’s history.

    He, however, noted that the theme of the Conference entitled, “Resource Constraints, Conflicts and Changing Climate in the Drylands: Options for Attaining SDGs,” remained timely considering the lingering conflicts between pastoralists and farmers, which has posed serious threat to the development of agriculture in some parts of the country.

    Describing Kano as one of the agricultural cornerstone of the country, Dr. Gawuna recalled the once booming groundnut pyramid in the ancient commercial city, but regretted that the coming of oil boom almost killed agriculture which was once the mainstay of the nation’s economy.

    According to him, the state government was committed, not only to regain the lost glory of agriculture, but to also ensure partnership with centres like the CDA and other development partners, so as to attain the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

    Also speaking during the event, the Vice Chancellor, BUK, Prof. Muhammad Yahuza Bello, noted that the theme of the Conference, “hs in many ways, extended the themes of the two previous conferences on drylands held in 2014 and 2016.

    “I am particularly delighted that the theme for the 2018 conference stands out in the way it challenges speakers and presenters to seek solutions or give insights into understanding the serious challenges posed by climate change, competition for natural resources and conflicts in dryland areas.”

    The Vice Chancellor added that, “I have no doubt that universities have important roles to play in helping governments and other stakeholders to implement the noble objectives of the SDGs by sharing their knowledge and experiences.”

    In his welcome address, CDA Director, Prof. Jibrin M. Jibrin, decried what he described as serious shortage of skilled manpower in sub-Saharan Africa, saying that it has continued to retard the development of agricultural technology in the region.

    According to him, the biennial international conference on drylands is one of the programmes of the CDA that provides a platform for dissemination of research findings, networking and sharing of experiences between scientists, practitioners and other stakeholders.

    He said the theme of the Conference was timely, “because attaining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the drylands requires concerted efforts towards addressing myriads of problems related to climate change, high population pressure, and unsustainable land use practices. These are the underlining issues that lead to further degradation of land, low agricultural productivity, food and nutrition insecurity, severe poverty, conflicts and civil unrests.”

    The Speakers in the Conference include Dr. Peter Craufurd, Strategic Research Team Leader for Sustainable Intensification in Africa at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT); Bernard Vanlauwe, IITA, Kenya; Mr. Suffyan Koroma, FAO Representative to Nigeria; Raffaello Cervini, Lead Environmental Economist with the World Bank’s Environmental and Natural Resources Global Practice.

  • Kano Govt partners with BUK to boost Large-Scale Agriculture

    The Acting Governor of Kano state, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna has urged the Centre for Drylands Agriculture (CDA), Bayero University Kano (BUK) to partner with relevant ministries and agencies of the state government in order to boost food sufficiency through the expansion of large scale farming in the state.

    Dr. Gawuna who is also the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, in his remarks during the opening ceremony of the 3rd International Conference on Drylands organized by CDA in collaboration with the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, said that moving agriculture from subsistence to large-scale commercial enterprise should be taken seriously at this point of the nation’s history.

    He, however, noted that the theme of the Conference entitled, “Resource Constraints, Conflicts and Changing Climate in the Drylands: Options for Attaining SDGs,” remained timely considering the lingering conflicts between pastoralists and farmers, which has posed serious threat to the development of agriculture in some parts of the country.

    Describing Kano as one of the agricultural cornerstone of the country, Dr. Gawuna recalled the once booming groundnut pyramid in the ancient commercial city, but regretted that the coming of oil boom almost killed agriculture which was once the mainstay of the nation’s economy.

    According to him, the state government was committed, not only to regain the lost glory of agriculture, but to also ensure partnership with centres like the CDA and other development partners, so as to attain the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

    Also speaking during the event, the Vice Chancellor, BUK, Prof. Muhammad Yahuza Bello, noted that the theme of the Conference, “hs in many ways, extended the themes of the two previous conferences on drylands held in 2014 and 2016.

    “I am particularly delighted that the theme for the 2018 conference stands out in the way it challenges speakers and presenters to seek solutions or give insights into understanding the serious challenges posed by climate change, competition for natural resources and conflicts in dryland areas.”

    The Vice Chancellor added that, “I have no doubt that universities have important roles to play in helping governments and other stakeholders to implement the noble objectives of the SDGs by sharing their knowledge and experiences.”

    In his welcome address, CDA Director, Prof. Jibrin M. Jibrin, decried what he described as serious shortage of skilled manpower in sub-Saharan Africa, saying that it has continued to retard the development of agricultural technology in the region.

    According to him, the biennial international conference on drylands is one of the programmes of the CDA that provides a platform for dissemination of research findings, networking and sharing of experiences between scientists, practitioners and other stakeholders.

    He said the theme of the Conference was timely, “because attaining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the drylands requires concerted efforts towards addressing myriads of problems related to climate change, high population pressure, and unsustainable land use practices. These are the underlining issues that lead to further degradation of land, low agricultural productivity, food and nutrition insecurity, severe poverty, conflicts and civil unrest.”

    The Speakers in the Conference include Dr. Peter Craufurd, Strategic Research Team Leader for Sustainable Intensification in Africa at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT); Bernard Vanlauwe, IITA, Kenya; Mr. Suffyan Koroma, FAO Representative to Nigeria; Raffaello Cervini, Lead Environmental Economist with the World Bank’s Environmental and Natural Resources Global Practice.

  • ‎ BUK student stabbed by assailant

    An unidentified person on Thursday night stabbed a female student of Bayero University Kano on the neck.

    The incident occurred at the female hostel of the institution.

    The victim, who was attacked at about 3:00 a.m. was about to enter her room after coming back from night study when the assailant attacked her.

    The hoodlums also snatched the victim’s phones and other accessories.

    Our correspondent gathered that the victim’s shout for help attracted some students who rushed to the scene only for them to see her in a pool of blood.

    “We rushed to the scene and saw her in a pool of blood. We immediately took her to the school clinic where she was admitted,” one of the students said.

    The Dean of Student Affairs at the university, Dr. Shamsudeen Umar, confirmed the incident.

    He said the victim is responding to treatment and the Vice- Chancellor, Prof. Muhammad Yahuza Bello, has directed that adequate attention be given to her.

    He has also ordered a thorough investigation into the incident.

     

  • VC urges students to promote folklore through social media

    The Vice-Chancellor, Bayero University Kano (BUK), Prof. Yahuza Bello has urged students in the country to imbibe the culture of promoting folklore through the Social Media and other means.

    The VC gave the advice at the opening ceremony of the 4th Annual Congress and 13th Nigerian Folklore Society Conference on Monday in Kano.

    According to him, such should be aimed at inculcating moral discipline and uplifting the cultural heritage of Nigerian people all over the world.

    Bello noted that there was urgent need for students to adhere to the ethics of writing in any Nigerian Language, especially on folklores.

    Bello explained that such attitudes would be helpful in promoting the Nigerian culture worldwide.

    The VC, however, assured the institution’s commitment in collaborating with folklore society by ensuring that they are fully revived and become more functional.

    “The folklore society is one of the oldest in Nigeria, but due to so many challenges it had not been functioning effectively.

    “The leadership of the society need to embark on such conference every year to speedily revive it for the benefit of the Nigerian students,’’ the VC said.

    Also in his remarks, the National President of the Folklore Society, Dr Bukar Usman said that the conference was organized to discuss issues related to Nigerian culture and also to elect new leaders.

    He said that folklore is one of the best traditional ways of conveying message, especially to children to teach them way of avoiding negative things at their young age.

    Usman called on parents, especially the women to inculcate such culture as part of imparting very good moral upbringing to their children.

    NAN

  • Buhari pledges support to varsities

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to support universities and other tertiary institutions in the country to enable them produce the necessary skilled manpower.

    The President spoke at the 33rd convocation ceremony of Bayero University, Kano (BUK).

    Buhari, who was represented by the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof.  Adamu Rasheed, said supporting the universities was necessary in order to ensure the development of an economy that would be capable of sustaining the government change agenda.

    “We shall continue to sacrifice our time and energy as well as to ensure fairness, integrity and dedication in order to change the fortunes of our country,’’ he said.

    He, however, called on the universities to rise up to their responsibilities by providing the needed skilled manpower to meet the current global challenges.

    Buhari expressed the hope that with proper and judicious use of the resources given to the universities, they would be equipped to produce the high level manpower for the country.

    The President, however, expressed concern at the allegation of financial recklessness at the universities, pointing out that government was studying the situation with a view to checking the ugly trend.

    “Government will continue to monitor developments in the universities to ensure that they are developed, respect good governance and rule of law,” he said.

    Buhari, who restated the commitment of his administration to the fight against corruption, commended Nigerians for their prayers while he was on medical vacation in the United Kingdom.

    NAN

     

  • TETFund ranks BUK second in grant performance

    TETFund ranks BUK second in grant performance

    Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Prof Sulieman Bogoro, has said Bayero University, Kano (BUK) ranks second among universities that had performed creditably in the use of its grants.

    Speaking at the inauguration of some projects funded by TETFund at the old and permanent sites of the university in Kano, Bogoro said the Federal Government was inspired to pay good attention to the institution considering the giant strides it had accomplished within a short spell.

    He praised the management of the institution for collaborating to ensure that the grants were well utilised and the projects well executed.

    He said the university had proven its academic prowess under the purposeful leadership of its immediate past Vice Chancellor, Prof Abubakar Rasheed, expressing optimism that his successor, Prof Muhammad Bello, would  sustain the tempo.

    Also speaking, Prof Bello lauded the establishment of the Centre for Renewable Energy Research and the department of Petro-chemical engineering, which were among the projects inaugurated, as monumental edifices that would support research especially now that the country was in need of superb technological innovations.

    He noted that the university was effectively competing to meet the challenges of academic excellence and added that with the steps taken so far, nothing would stand as a clog in the wheel of realising such a goal.

    He thanked the federal government for according BUK the academic leverage to forge ahead, stressing that without decisive government intervention the effort would have come to naught.

     

  • Prof. Bello emerges BUK new VC

    Prof. Bello emerges BUK new VC

    Prof. Mohammed Yahuza Bello Tuesday emerged the new Vice Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), defeating 10 other contestants in a keenly but peacefully conducted election.

    Prof. Bello who was the former Director, Project Monitoring and Evaluation of the University polled 834 out of 1187 votes cast during the exercise.

    Other candidates who contested along-side the victorious Vice Chancellor include Prof. Mohammed Abdullahi, 36 votes; Prof. Mohammada Sani Sule, 116 votes; Prof. Muhammad Dahiru Suleiman, 102 votes; Pprof. Lawal Danladi, 17 votes.

    Other are; Prof. Kamilu Sani Fagge, 61 votes and Prof. Abdulraman Adejo Audu, 17 votes.

    The Nation reports that Prof. Bello after being rectified by the university’s Governing Council and the presidency will succeed the out-going Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed who has spent five years as Vice Chancellor of the University.

    Four former Vice Chancellors of the University, Prof. Bello Bako Danbatta, late Prof. Musa Abdullahi, Prof. Attahiru Jega and the Prof. Rasheed, all emerged through this local arrangement, using the search team and congregation in selecting the Vice Chancellors.