By Mashe Umaru Gwamna
Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening infrastructure in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions through strategic collaboration and inter-agency support.
The Minister made this known while receiving a delegation from Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, led by its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ahmad Mohammad Gumel, during a courtesy visit to his office in Mabushi, Abuja.
Leading a team of principal officers and stakeholders, the Vice-Chancellor stated that the visit was aimed at seeking federal intervention in key areas of infrastructure and academic expansion critical to the University’s growth.
Professor Gumel described the Minister as a distinguished philanthropist with a proven track record in supporting youth development, particularly in the education sector.
He noted that the institution, established during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, has continued to evolve as a centre of emerging academic excellence despite its relatively young status.
The Vice-Chancellor highlighted the University’s plan to establish Faculties of Engineering and Environmental Sciences, describing the expansion as essential to bridging gaps in technical education within Jigawa State and the wider region.
He, however, stressed that the realisation of this vision requires targeted government support.
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