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  • Yobe varsity irregularities: Open letter to Governor Buni

    Yobe varsity irregularities: Open letter to Governor Buni

    Sir: I bring to your attention the concerning situation at Yobe State University where various violations of the university’s regulations are taking place. One of the major issues that require your immediate attention is the tenure of the university registrar, Dr. Kalli Gazali. It has come to light that Dr. Gazali has continued to occupy the office despite retiring in September 2023 after serving for 35 years. This contravenes the university (Miscellaneous) Act 2012 on the retirement of non-academic staff. The violation of such regulations governing the university raises serious questions about the adherence to established procedures and laws.

    Furthermore, six months ago, an interview was conducted for the position of Bursar at the university. However, despite the passage of time, the results of this interview have not been announced. This delay has created a sense of uncertainty and unease among the candidates and the university community. Subsequently, it has come to our attention that another interview is being called, allegedly to favour a candidate said to be related to you. This development is viewed as a clear violation of the university’s laws and regulations designed to ensure a fair and transparent selection process based on merit and competence.

    This, should it happen, will be a clear violation of the oath of office and the constitution, which you swore to uphold.

    Already, the charge of favouritism can be seen from the advert for the post. In the first advert, the qualification stated is that the candidate for the post must: ‘…Be a practicing Deputy Bursar with at least one-year minimum experience on the post in a recognized university….’

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    In the second advert, that criterion was completely deleted because the rumoured anointed candidate has not been a deputy bursar in a recognized university but is presently a substantive bursar. The question is: why will a substantive bursar be interested in becoming a bursar in another institution?

    Again, under the experience in the first advert, the criteria are: ‘candidate must have a minimum of fourteen (14) years of prudent university financial management and administrative experience,’ whereas in the second advert, the word ‘university’ was removed to read 14 years of prudent financial management because the said anointed candidate did not possess 14 years of university experience.

    The university’s laws and regulations are in place to uphold the integrity of the institution and ensure that all appointments are made fairly, transparently, and without bias. The actions taken so far appear to be in contravention of these laws, undermining the trust and confidence of the university community and the public at large.

    I call on you to investigate the delay, ensure transparency, prevent nepotism, and announce the result of the already conducted interview.

    Also, you might wish to instruct the university governing council to immediately advertise for suitable candidates to apply for the already vacant office of the university registrar and appoint, in the interim, the most senior deputy registrar in an acting capacity to oversee the affairs of the office. These are irregularities within the university that merit investigation and corrective action.

    We believe that addressing these concerns will reinforce the integrity of the appointment process and restore trust in the governance of our esteemed university. We have full confidence in your commitment to justice and fairness, and we trust that you will take the necessary steps to rectify this situation.

    •Kasim Isa Muhammad,

    Damaturu, Yobe State.

  • Yobe varsity becomes Centre of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence

    Yobe State University (YSU)  is to become the Centre of Robotics & Artificial Intelligence.

    It has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the ICT University, Louisiana, United States.

    The ceremony was held at the university’s Senate Chambers in Damaturu.

    YSU Vice Chancellor Prof Yakubu Mukhtar and the President, Board of Trustees of the ICT University, Prof. Victor Mbarika, signed the MoU.

    “We will be having a lot of lecturers and students exchanges in this institution. Our number one goal is research and scholarship and we will ensure that good researches come out of both institutions, so that Yobe State will be one of the premier destinations of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence and modern areas of IT research,” Mbarika said.

    Mukhtar assured that YSU would continue to establish linkages with other institutions, home and abroad, to fast track its growth and development.

    Mukhtar is optimistic that the MoU would open doors for YSU in future collaboration to various opportunities and institutions across the world.

    “No organisation can exist as an island in itself. As an institution of higher learning, we need to collaborate both within and outside the country. That is why I am so pleased with this collaboration. I am sure, Yobe State University is going to benefit immensely from it. We are very keen to give every support to see this MoU to the next level,” Mukhtar added.

    Mbarika disclosed that the institution is keen on the implementation of the project, adding that all equipment would be flown from New York to Lagos for collection between six and eight weeks.

    His words: “We are very seriously keen on our partnership because we are answerable to ICT University Foundation and its funding agencies. So to be fair to them and to the institutions in the developing world that we collaborate with, we want to ensure that we don’t just stop at the signing of MoUs and MoAs but to actually see to their implementations.

    “We have equipment for the e-learning and the e-Library and a multi-media equipment to help with the implementation of the Health Information Technology Diploma Programme with this YSU’s School of Medicine. Our goal is to ensure that there is a strong presence of information technology or we continue to enhance the presence of IT that this institution already has through the great leadership of Prof Mukhtar,” Mbarika said.

  • YSU to become Centre of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence

    Yobe State University (YSU), is to become the Centre of Robotics & Artificial Intelligence after signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the ICT University, Louisiana, USA.

    The short ceremony was held at the university’s Senate Chambers in Damaturu, penultimate week.

    Vice Chancellor of Yobe State University, Prof Yakubu Mukhtar, and the President, Board of Trustees of the ICT University, Prof. Victor Mbarika, both signed on behalf of their institutions.

    “We will be having a lot of lecturers and students exchanges in this institution. Our number one goal is research and scholarship and we will ensure that good researches come out of both institutions, so that Yobe State will be one of the premier destinations of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence and modern areas of IT research,” Prof Mbarika said.

    Speaking shortly before the MoU was signed, Prof Mukhtar assured that YSU would continue to establish linkages with other institutions, home and abroad, to fast track its growth and development.

    Mukhtar is optimistic the MoU would open ways for YSU in future collaboration to various opportunities and institutions across the world.

    “No organisation can exist as an island in itself. As an institution of higher learning, we need to collaborate both within and outside the country. That is why I am so pleased with this collaboration. I am sure, Yobe State University is going to benefit immensely from it. We are very keen to give every support to see this MoU to the next level,” Mukhtar added.

    In his remarks, the President of the ICT University, Prof Victor Mbarika, disclosed that the institution is keen on the implementation of the project, adding that all equipment would be flown from New York to Lagos for collection between six and eight weeks.

    His words: “We are very seriously keen on our partnership because we are answerable to ICT University Foundation and its funding agencies. So to be fair to them and to the institutions in the developing world that we collaborate with, we want to ensure that we don’t just stop at the signing of MoUs and MoAs but to actually see to their implementations.

    “We have equipment for the e-learning and the e-Library and a multi-media equipment to help with the implementation of the Health Information Technology Diploma Programme with this YSU’s School of Medicine. Our goal is to ensure that there is a strong presence of information technology or we continue to enhance the presence of IT that this institution already has through the great leadership of Prof Mukhtar,” Mbarika said.

  • Yobe varsity to become center of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

    Yobe State University is set to become the centre of Robotics & Artificial Intelligence after signing  a memorandum of understanding with the ICT University, Louisiana, USA in Damaturu penultimate week.

    The short ceremony was held at the Senate Chambers of the University in Damaturu with the Vice Chancellor of Yobe State University  Prof. Yakubu Mukhtar and the President, Board of Trustee  of the ICT  University, Prof. Victor Mbarika both signing on behalf of their institutions.

    “We will be having a lot of Lecturers and Students Exchanges in this institution. Our number one goal is research and scholarship and we will ensure that good researches come out of both institutions so that Yobe State will be one of the Premier destinations of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence and modern areas of IT Research,” Prof Mbarika disclosed.

    Speaking shortly before the MoU signing, the Vice Chancellor of Yobe State University Prof. Yakubu Mukhtar said his institution will continue to open her doors and establish linkages with other institutions, home and abroad to fast track its growth and development.

    Prof Mukhtar also maintained that the MoU with ICTU will surely open ways for YSU in future collaboration to various opportunities and institutions across the world.

    “No Organization can exist as an Island on itself.  As  an institution of higher learning, we need to collaborate both within and outside the country. That is why I am so pleased with this collaboration and I am sure, Yobe State University is going to benefit immensely from it. We are very keen to give every support to see this MoU to the next level”,  Prof. Mukhtar promised.

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    In his remarks, the President of the ICT University, Professor Victor Mbarika disclosed that the institution is very seriously keen  with the implementation of the project, stressing that “all equipment will be flown from New York to Lagos for collection in the next 6-8 weeks”.

    His words: “We are very seriously keen  about our partnership because we are answerable to ICT University Foundation and its funding agencies. So to be fair to them and to the institutions in the developing world that we collaborate with, we want to ensure that we don’t just stop at the signing of MoUs and MoAs but to actually see to their implementations.

    “After the signing of an MoU like this, within the period of six to eight weeks, we do everything possible to fly the equipment from our hub in New York City to Lagos where the equipment will be collected.

    “We have equipment for the E-learning and the E-Library and a Multi-Media equipment to help with the implementation of the Health Information Technology Diploma Program with this University’s School of Medicine. Our goal is to ensure that there is a strong information technology presence or we continue to enhance the presence of IT that this institution already has through the great leadership of Prof. Mukhtar,” Prof Mbarika said.

    Our correspondent gathered that ICTU has gotten an approval to establish the West African Campus in Kaduna State in addition to other campuses in Uganda, Cameroon.

     

     

     

  • Yobe approves N1.4bn for irrigation, health, electricity projects

    Yobe approves N1.4bn for irrigation, health, electricity projects

    The Yobe Executive Council has approved the sum of N1.4 billion for the execution of irrigation, health, electricity and education projects across the state before the end of 2017.

    Alhaji Mala Musti, the state Commissioner for Information, disclosed this to newsmen after the State Executive Council meeting in Damaturu.

    Musti said that the council had approved contracts worth N464.7 million for the construction of concrete lining of irrigation canals at Garin Gada.

    He further said that N106.7 million was also approved for the transportation of medical equipment worth N1.8 billion donated to the state by the World Medical Relief, U.S.

    According to him, N186.7 million was also approved for the linking of 33kv transmission power line from Bayamari to Giedam.

    “The council approved N298.5 million for the purchase of furniture and equipment for the Medical College of Yobe State University as well as fencing of the college at the cost of N81.5 million.

    He said that the council also approved landscaping of the frontage of Yobe Mosque and Islamic centre, Damaturu at the cost of N60.6 million.

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