Education Minister Inaugurates Governing Council Of University Of Applied Sciences, Kaduna ..... Assures Of The Ministry's Full Support.

Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa 
Nigeria's Education Minister 

"The establishment of the Federal University of Applied Sciences was part of broader educational reforms aimed at expanding technical and vocational training." Minister of Education.

"The Federal University of Applied Sciences is not a University of Southern Kaduna, but a Federal Government University which all Nigerians are proud of, hoping that the citizens of the country will enjoy the hospitality of the region." Bishop Kukah.

... "60 per cent of the problems in Southern Kaduna have now been solved with the establishment of this university".

The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, on Friday inaugurated the Governing Council of Federal Varsity of Applied Sciences, Kaduna

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, the Minister mandated the Principals to complete necessary authorization that will facilitate the proper kickoff of the University.

The Minister who revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the commencement of the University by September this year, assured the Council of the Ministry full support in the smooth take up of the University.

Dr Alausa stated that the establishment of the university was part of broader educational reforms aimed at expanding technical and vocational training.

The Minister who said it was meant to strengthen STEM education, reduce the number of out-of-school children and promote girl-child education., explained that the university would offer high-tech courses in applied sciences, saying that there were plans to establish a College of Medicine.

He emphasised that the creation of the university was a deliberate effort to drive development in Southern Kaduna and promote fairness and equality across Nigeria.

At the inauguration, Bishop Kukah stated that education is the future of everyone, described the establishment of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia (FUASK), Kaduna State, as God’s instrument for driving growth and development in the state, stressing that there is no substitute for education.

Bishop Kukah, the Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese who was named the Pro-chancellor of the University, described the establishment of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, (FUASK), Kaduna State, as God’s instrument for driving growth and development in the state.

He assured the audience that the Federal University of Applied Sciences is not a University of Southern Kaduna, but a Federal Government University which all Nigerians are proud of, hoping that the citizens of the country will enjoy the hospitality of the region.

According to Bishop Kukah, "60 per cent of the problems in Southern Kaduna have now been solved with the establishment of this university".

Asked how he felt during an interview after the event, Bishop Kukah said he was happy and also happy for the people of Southern Kaduna.

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Gabwin Musa, who was also present at the event, assured that adequate security would be provided for the university.

While also assuring that the institution would become a center of excellence that fostered unity among all Nigerians in the region.

Dignitaries present at the event included, the Minister of Education Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, the host, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa, Sen. Sunday Marshall representing Kaduna  South Senatorial Zone, Bishop Mathew Kukah, Ministry of Education Officials and the newly inaugurated officials of the University.