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UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA Page 1 of 25 WEEKLY BULLETIN PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION & PROTOCOL UNIT 23rd December, 2016 CHANCELLOR OF UMYU OUTLINES Governor Aminu Masari is happy to note MEASURES TO HELP IN PROPELLING THE that with the calibre of people like the GROWTH OF THE INSTITUTION appointee in exploring ways for the advancement of educational The newly appointed Chancellor of opportunities, the sky is the limit for UMYU, Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Mutallab has UMYU. paid a two day working visit to the University with a resolve to use his vas The Governor advised the Management experiences, connection and exposure to of UMYU to diversify and to key into take the Institution to the next level. other viable areas to enable the Institution to The Chancellor used the opportunity to pay a courtesy call on the Visitor to the stand on its own rather than over Institution Katsina State Governor, Alh. dependence on government in funding Aminu Bello Masari. matters. Welcoming the elder statesmen at the In a response, the Chancellor of UMYU, Government House Chamber, the Dr. Umaru Mutallab thanked the State Governor noted that the administration Government for finding him suitable to appointed Alh. Umaru Mutallab to tap the job and reaffirmed his resolve to and utilize his wealth of experience, assist the Institution to grow strong and connection and hard work to accelerate to remain afloat among its peers and the growth of the University. contemporaries. Dr. Umar Mutallab requested the Government to invest more in the educational sector for attainment of self- sufficiency and the progress of humanity. ROYAL FATHER PROMISE MORE SUPPORT TO UMYU The Emir of Katsina Alh. Abdulmumin Kabir Usman has promised more support Page 2 of 25 UMYU in its zeal to make a difference in In a response, the Chancellor of UMYU, the Institutions’ growth to standard. ALh. Umaru Mutallab promised to maintain constant consultations with the emirate council in the efforts to take the University to the next level. Welcoming the Chancellor of the University on a courtesy call, the Emir who spoke through Kauran Katsina, Alh. Nuhu Abdulkadir expressed confidence Dr. Umaru Mutallab expressed happiness that the new appointee is up to the task. over the continued mutual respect between the University and the emirate Alh. Abdulmumin Kabir who thanked council which have helped a lot in Katsina State Government for appointing realising the goals. Alh. Umaru Mutallab as the second Chancellor of the Institution also added The Chancellor is happy to announce that that the vast experiences and all suggestions and advices would be commitment of the appointee would be most welcomed from the emirate even used to improve the lots of the University as he confirmed willingness to offer by making it one of the best among its selfless services for the growth and the peers and contemporaries. development of the University. GOOD DAYS AHEAD FOR UMYU, AS VC REASSURES COMMUNITY OF SUCCESS, PROSPERITY The Vice Chancellor of UMYU, Prof. I. I Funtua has reassured the University community of better days ahead in terms of structures, expansion of Faculties and development. The Royal father in Katsina reaffirmed the readiness of the emirate in supporting the Chancellor to achieve success at all times and in all respects. Page 3 of 25 While noting the roles of staff both Academic and Non Academic in shaping the minds of students, Prof. Isa Funtua called on them to intensify their efforts so as to justify the confidence reposed on them. Delivering a welcome address at a dinner party organized in honour of the Chancellor who was on a 2 day working visit, the VC noted that with the international and national connections, exposure and networking of the Chancellor, UMYU stands to benefit a lot The Chancellor of the University, Dr. from such links. Umaru Mutallab noted that UMYU has come of age and with the facilities and structures on ground, the Institution can compete favourably with similar Institutions nationwide. He reiterated the need for the establishment of more private Universities in Katsina State to give room for enrolment of qualified youth to attain Prof. I. I. Funtua added that the an educationally advantaged State. Chancellor has made great sacrifice in Dr. Umaru Mutallab called for more accepting to serve in that capacity. funding to the University to enhance The VC reiterated that Universities are researches, expansion of facilities and training grounds for the younger the spring up of structures for more generation to compete and get the best courses to be offered by the University. for the development of the society. Page 4 of 25 While thanking the State Government over the appointment, the Chancellor expressed optimism that UMYU will obtain a high level among other sister Institutions. The Special Adviser on Higher Education, Dr. Badamasi Lawal offered the vote of thanks on behalf of all those that attended the dinner. A SPECIAL JOINT SESSION IN HONOUR OF THE CHANCELLOR A special joint session of Council and Senate meeting was held in honour of the new Chancellor, Alh. Umaru Mutallab. Important dignitaries at the event included Council and Management members of UMYU, senior staff and members of the Barewa Old Boys Association (BOBA), the alma-mata of the celebrant. The session took place at the Senate Chamber of the University to enable the Chancellor meet with the law makers of the University and interact with them. At the end of the occassion, the Vice Chancellor of UMYU presented the Chancellor with a special plague to mark the special relationship between the University and the Chancellor. Similarly, the Chancellor, Alh. Umar Mutallab was conducted round the various sections and Faculties of the University to assess its progress. Page 5 of 25 ROYALTY AT UMYU Tree planting is among the activities engaged by Umaru Musa Yar’adua University to improve its environment. This year’s tree planting is also graced by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Katsina Dr. Abdulmuminu Kabir Usman as it has Places visited included the Central been the tradition for the last three Library, Postgraduate school, Faculty of years. Sciences and the Ibrahim Shehu Shema Center for Renewable Energy among others. Welcoming His Royal Highness, the Vice Chancellor of UMYU Professor Idris Isa Funtua expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Emir for continuing to grace the tradition of tree planting at the University. Dr. Umaru Mutallab expressed happiness over the quality of structures put at the University. Professor Idria Isa Funtua said the Emir has headed other tree plantings in the University which have already started yielding results. Page 6 of 25 Professor Idris Funtua further explained the achievements made by the Institution in Date seedlings to some Local Government areas of Katsina State. Addressing the audience, His Royal Highness, Dr. Abdulmuminu Kabir Usman thanked Almighty Allah for granting him the opportunity to attend another tree planting in the University. At the occassion, His Royal Highness, Dr. Abdulmuminu Kabir was led by both Vice Chancellor and Management staff plant a Date seedling followed by other Districts Heads that were at the Occassion and the VC of UMYU himself who took turn in planting the seedlings The Emir talked on the importance of respectively. planting trees, were he said tree planting is among the first step to improve a nation. While other countries have been granting trees high importance especially in England, our people have been neglecting their importance especially in the North. Page 7 of 25 His Royal Highness, the Emir expressed his pleasure over the efforts made by the At the end of the ceremony, the Deputy University to organize such important Vice event that will yield a positive reward Chancellor Admin, Dr. Abubakar Babajo and wished for it to one day have a thanked the Emir, Districts Heads and Game Reserve with so many plants and other friends of the University for coming animals. to Umaru Musa Yar’adua University to witness such an important occasion. COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION AT UMYU TO INSPECT PROJECTS The Committee on Higher Education were at UMYU to inspects on-going projects by the Katsina State Government. The Emir advised people to be disciplined The Committee which was led by Hon. so as to achieve greater things because Umar Ali Bindawa, received by the Vice nice things do not come easily one has to Chancellor, Prof. Idris Isa Funtua, the work hard to get it, he urged people to DVC Academic Dr. Mohammed Saleh unite and become one so as to foster Salga, Registrar Mal. Abdu Halliru unity among them. Abdullahi, University Libarian Mal The Emir of Katsina called on people to Misbahu Na’iya and Bursar Mal. stop undermining things in life just Abubakar Mohammed. because they feel they are important or occupying a high position in the society. The Emir urged students to take their studies very serious and become good ambassadors of their society by avoiding drug addiction. He also called on parents and guardian to keep eye on their wards to avoid influence of bad company. Shortly after their arrival, the Committee was taken round by Members of the University Management to inspect the ongoing projects. The proects inspected are the classrooms under construction at the Faculty of Sciences, Faculty of Law and the University fence. Page 8 of 25 Responding, the Vice Chancellor of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Professor Idris Isa Funtua thanked the Songhai Health Trust Limited for the donation. He expressed optimism that the University will continue to find ways to collaborate with the Company for the development of the University. UMYU CLINIC RECEIVES CHEMICAL FISHERIES SOCIETY OF NIGERIA PAYS ANALYZER AS DONATION VISIT TO UMYU MANAGEMENT The Songhai Health Trust Limited has The Fisheries Society of Nigeria has donated Chemical Analyzer to Umaru paid a courtesy visit to the Musa Yar’adua University Clinic.