WorldStage Newsonline– President Bola Tinubu has assured that his administration has concluded arrangements to establish 24 skills and vocational hubs in polytechnics across the country.
The president who was represented by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman at the 38th convocation ceremony of Bayero University Kano (BUK) said the Federal Government would also establish entrepreneurship centres in the universities across the country.
The president said the administration was also planning to revive 970 Tsangaya Centres for integrated learning and development of Almajiri education system in the country.
“We are also building 91 vocational schools in the secondary schools across the country to ensure that all levels of education feel the impact of our policy,” he said.
The Vice Chancellor of BUK, Prof. Sagir Abbas, disclosed that the institution was now ranked as the 5th best university in Nigeria.
“Over the last two years, for example, the university has made a number of giant strides.
“Bayero University, Kano, emerged the 4th Best university in Nigeria in the February 2023 ranking of universities released by Times Higher Education (THE).
“I am delighted also to inform you that in the latest 2024 World University Assessment by the Times Higher Education of United Kingdom, BUK was ranked the 5th best in Nigeria
It is trailing Covenant University, the University of Ibadan, the University of Lagos and Federal University of Technology, Akure as 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively.
“In addition to emerging 5th best university, BUK is also the Best University in the North-West, North-East, South-East and South-South zones.
“Bayero University was ranked the second best university in Nigeria in terms of international outlook, coming after Covenant University.
“We will not relent in our determination to improve the visibility of the university on the global scene by consistently being visible on the university website as well as publishing research work in reputable journals.
“We will also engage in more collaboration with individuals and industries at the international level,” he said.
Abbas also disclosed that the staggered convocation, which began on Tuesday witnessed the award of Bachelor’s degrees to 11,284 qualified candidates from 18 faculties and the School of Continuing Education.
“Bayero University is a globally top-ranked university with commitment to education, research and community services. Over the last couple of years, the university has been pursuing some vision plans
They include transformation from a basically teaching to a research-based university, transformation from a predominantly Arts/Humanities to Science-based university.
“It is also transforming to a communications technology driven university, to become a global best practice university,” he said.
The vice chancellor said the university’s management and the Senate were working tirelessly to attain the anticipated objectives.
The ceremony held at the institution’s Convocation Arena on Gwarzo Road, Kano, and featured the award of higher degrees, first degrees, honorary degrees, diplomas and prizes to deserving students.
Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, and the President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adeshina, were awarded Honorary Doctorate degrees at the ceremony.
