Prof. Tukur Adamu emerges new VC of Zamfara Varsity

Prof. Tukur Adamu has officially taken over as the fourth substantive Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Gusau, in Zamfara State, replacing Prof. Mu’azu Abubakar.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Adamu was recently appointed to lead the university.

Speaking during the handing-over and taking-over ceremony in Gusau on Tuesday, the new VC said he plans to continue and build on the successes achieved by his predecessor, Abubakar.

“I will give priority to infrastructure, human capital, academic development, staff and students’ welfare, as well as ensure a suitable environment for teaching and learning.

“I look forward to working with all segments of the university.

“We will continue partnering with all stakeholders, especially the Zamfara Government, traditional institutions, and our host community,” he explained.

Adamu thanked President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Ministry of Education, and the university’s Governing Council for his appointment.

Also speaking, the outgoing VC, Abubakar, thanked the university community, Sabongida town, its immediate community, and all stakeholders for contributing to the various successes recorded during his tenure.

“I stand here today to hand over the affairs of this great institution to my successor.

“All the achievements recorded in this university under my administration could not have been achieved without the support of the stakeholders.

“Alhamdulillah, today, I am leaving the university in an excellent position,” he said.

He urged his successor to consolidate on university development.

Abubakar commended the university’s Governing Council for giving him the opportunity and urged the university community to give maximum support to his successor.

In their separate remarks, the Heads of Departments, Deans of Faculties, and representatives of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) commended the outgoing VC for bringing tremendous achievements to the institution.

They assured the incoming VC of their support and cooperation for continued development at the university. (NAN)

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