Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has introduced the donation of N100 million to the Federal University of Technology (FUT) Minna, to facilitate the development of hostels for college students.
Farmer Governor Umaru Bago made the announcement when he acquired the Governing Council of the University on a courtesy name on the Government House Minna.
He noticed the dearth of inter institutional collaboration amongst all of the tertiary establishments within the State and referred to as for synergy between the Institutions by way of Research and programme trade.
The farmer Governor stated doing so would carry accelerated improvement to the training sector, particularly because the State authorities wishes to make the State the hub of training
He additionally expressed readiness to associate with the FUT Minna within the Green Initiative of the State authorities the place the huge land of the establishment can be utilised to generate energy for the University and its environs moderately than counting on the nationwide grid.
The farmer Governor applauded the Governing Council of FUT Minna for conceiving the concept of introducing medication associated programs within the establishment.
He stated the State authorities would offer assist to make it a actuality for the general good thing about the residents of the State.
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, FUT Minna, Dr. Muhammad Kudu Santuraki disclosed that the University has turn into an unbelievable establishment doing remarkably nicely within the International ranking the place it has persistently been ranked within the prime ten for the previous three years amongst over 290 Universities in Nigeria.
He disclosed that the University has 59 undergraduate educational programmes, 24 submit graduate programmes, 7 newly authorized programs with a further 6 programs within the pipeline whereas additionally revealing that the University is working for a Medical School to be established utilizing the Federal Medical Centre FMC Bida as its Teaching Hospital.
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council FUT Minna recommended Farmer Umaru Bago for his dedication to the event of the training sector and highlighted some challenges confronted by the Institution.
Bologi Ibrahim
Chief Press Secretary
to the Governor of Niger State
6/11/2024.
