Maintain Peace In Universities, Ganduje Charges Varsity Governing Councils

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State has inaugurated new Governing Councils for Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil (KUST), and that of Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano (YUMSUK) following the tenure expiration of the previous councils.

This was contained in a statement by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Abba Anwar and made available to newsmen.

At the inauguration which took place during the State Executive Council Meeting held at Africa House, Government House, Kano, on Wednesday, the Governor expressed confidence that the new councils would provide an enabling environment for academic excellence and a peaceful atmosphere in those universities.

"Your appointment is based on merit, capacity, capability, experience, and your education. We are sure that you will provide an enabling environment for the academic pursuit in these institutions of higher learning," he explained.

"All the universities are known for their peaceful atmosphere. Of which you will do more to maintain that in our citadel of learning," he added.

Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, (KUST), has Alhaji Aliko Dangote who is retained as Chancellor and Professor Zubairu Iliyasu as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council.

Members of the Council are Prof. Hamman Mahmoud, Prof. Garba Kawu, Dr Clement Igbaji, Alhaji Abubakar Jatau, A'isha Jafaru and Yahanasu Buba.

While Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano, (YUMSUK) has His Eminence Eze Dr. Eberechi N. Dick (JP), Eze Udo I of Mgboko Ngwa Amaise Aut. Community, Patron Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, as the Chancellor and Professor J.D. Amin former Vice-Chancellor University of Maiduguri and Federal University, Dutse, as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council.

Other members of the Council for YUMSUK are, Prof Muhammad Yakasai, Dr Rabi Jibrilla, Tajuddeen Dantata, Umar Abdullahi Karaye and Dr Binta Jibir Wudil.