Uba Sani hails Tinubu for approving Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kaduna

Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia.

Sani spoke on Thursday during the inauguration of the upgraded Kachia General Hospital.

The governor said the university will boost education and innovation in southern Kaduna and beyond, describing it as a transformative initiative.

The Federal University of Applied Sciences was formerly known as Nok University. It was renamed following the federal government’s takeover of its assets.

In March, Tinubu appointed Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Catholic bishop of Sokoto, as the pro-chancellor of the university.

“The Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, is the first of its kind in Nigeria. For this visionary initiative, we owe special gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Sani said.

The governor added that Tinubu assured him that funds would be made available to support the smooth take-off of the university in the coming August-September academic session.

According to the governor, discussions have been held with the minister of education to ensure that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) contributes to the institution’s development.

Sani eulogised Kukah for playing a pivotal role in the university’s take-off.

He also noted that the upgraded Kachia General Hospital marked a major milestone in his administration’s broader agenda to overhaul healthcare delivery in Kaduna.

“At the inception of our administration in May 2023, we pledged to restore dignity to our public health institutions and ensure no citizen is left behind in our development journey,” he said.

The governor said the hospital now boasts modern infrastructure and upgraded medical equipment.

He noted that it is the third general hospital to be rehabilitated and inaugurated this year under the state’s healthcare revitalisation programme.

Sani added that 11 others spread across the three senatorial zones are nearing completion.

“We are strengthening our primary healthcare system, enhancing referral centres, and improving the welfare and training of our health professionals,” he added.

The governor affirmed his administration’s resolve to leave a lasting legacy of service through investments in healthcare, education, and infrastructure.