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BUK introduces on-campus student job scheme
Nasiru Yusuf
Management of Bayero University has introduced on-Campus Students job scheme, the Vice Chancellor, Sagir Adamu Abbas, who disclosed this, said the new project will kick off from the current academic session.
KANO FOCUS reports that the university’s weekly bulletin published on Friday said the programme was launched on Monday, November 15, 2021 during the flagging off of this year’s Campus Fire Safety Week organized by the Federal Fire Service, Kano State Command which took place at the Convocation Arena at the New Campus.
The Vice Chancellor explained that under the project, students would be engaged to serve as cleaners and other menial jobs in the hostel and other academic areas of the university.
According to him a total of 250 students would be engaged for the scheme in the two semesters, pointing out that in the first semester 125 students would be recruited and the same number would serve in the second semester.
Abbas while giving further explanation on the concept noted that in addition to ensuring cleanliness of the university environment as well as providing security, the engaged students will be financially supported by getting stipends for the services rendered.
“The Management has concluded arrangement to provide job opportunity to students on campus. These opportunities will allow the participants to earn some token amount every month and payment will be made forth nightly or weekly. The programme will employ 125 students per semester and will last throughout the year,” said the Vice Chancellor.
He revealed that the on-Campus job scheme will utilize the students in the areas of picking litters waste, cutting grasses, and running errand on non-sensitive information documents as well as proving security watch in some places within the University campuses.
The scheme, which was the initiative of Abbas, saw Bayero University as the first institution to introduce it at least from this part of the country. Already, many students were enthusiastic to participate in the scheme.
He disclosed that, this exercise had been the norm in most of the developed nations and therefore, as part of the policy of finding solace to most of the problems facing the university, particularly, in view of the lean resources, it becomes imperative to devise a means of cutting cost against employment of full time employees,” he said.
Turning to the issue of students’ welfare, the Vice Chancellor reaffirmed the commitment of the Management to provide an enabling environment conducive for learning and teaching.
Already, he said the Management had acquired a 500KVA generator to be dedicated to student’s hostel alone with a view to improving electricity supply in the students’ hall of residences.’
Abbas, a professor of education urged the students to remain focused, law abiding and be good ambassadors of their parents so as to be responsible citizens upon graduation, noting that the Management would not take it lightly with anyone found wanting in character, saying degrees are being awarded based on twin principles of character and learning.
Highlight of the event was the presentation of an award of Ambassador of Fire Safety on the Vice Chancellor along with nine other prominent citizens in Kano State by the Command.
Aminu Abdullahi
The adolescent girls initiative for learning and empowerment AGILE has been described as a major catalyst to educational development.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Emir of Rano, Alhaji Muhammad Isa Umaru, made the indication while receiving AGILE team in his palace.
According to him, Kano has witnessed significant progress in girl child education facilitated by AGILE, hence the need for traditional institutions and relevant stakeholders to contribute their quota to achieve the desired objectives.
He noted that, Rano Emirate has been at the forefront of ensuring enrollment retention and completion of girls education through various initiatives.
The emir called on the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) to upgrade the girls school in his community.
The monarch said, the school, located beside the palace, requires expansion to accommodate a larger number of students.
The traditional ruler suggested that AGILE should visit the school to assess its condition, saying that, relocating the school to a bigger location had been earlier considered.
In his remarks the permanent secretary Kano state ministry of education Alhaji Bashir Baffa explained that, they were at the palace to seek for support and blessings form the royal father.
He said, AGILE has fostered an enabling environment for girls through promoting behavioral changes through communication campaigns engagement with traditional rulers and advocacy.
He maintained that, the team has embarked on advocacy visits to all relevant stakeholders at community and state levels on the importance of girls education.
Alhaji Baffa hinted that the state government had declared a state of emergency on education, hence the need for the traditional institution to contribute its quota to achieve the desired objectives.
He posited that, the team will visit the school to see possible ways of intervening for the development of education.
The permanent secretary also used the opportunity to condole Rano emirate over the killing of its indigenes in Uromi.
KANO FOCUS reports that, earlier the team has paid a similar visit to Karaye Emirate council as part of efforts to advocate for support from the traditional institution and relevant stakeholders.
Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim
The Kano State Ministry of Education’s Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, supported by the World Bank, has successfully renovated over 1,300 senior and junior secondary schools in the state in the last three years.
KANO FOCUS reports that the state commissioner for education, Alhaji Ali Haruna Makoda, disclosed this during a visit to the Karaye Emirate on Tuesday.
He added that the AGILE program has enrolled more than 30,000 girls through targeted outreach, grants, and its Second Chance education initiative.
Makoda further revealed that the state government has finalized plan to construct 130 new schools in rural communities, with over 35,000 girls already benefiting from financial assistance under the scheme.
He urged the Karaye Emirate to lend full support to the program and prioritize girls’ education.
In his remarks, the Emir of Karaye, Alhaji Muhammad Maharaz, pledged the emirate’s commitment to advancing girls’ education in Kano State.
He commended the state government and the commissioner for their dedication to the programme’s success.
“It is our collective responsibility to support this initiative,” the Emir stated, calling for measures to ensure beneficiaries complete their education with strong academic outcomes.
The commissioner’s delegation consist of the Kano State AGILE Project Coordinator, Malam Mujitapha Aminu and other members of State Programme Implementation Unit (SPIU).
Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim
Bayero University Kano (BUK) on Monday celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Faculty of Education and inaugurated its Alumni Association at the Convocation Arena of the university’s new campus.
KANO FOCUS reports that the event was graced by government officials, education stakeholders, and alumni all gathered to commemorate the faculty’s contributions to Nigeria’s educational sector.
In her keynote address, the State Minister for Education, Mrs. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad announced the Federal Government’s Sector Renewal Initiative designed to transition Nigeria from a resource-based to a knowledge-based economy.
She highlighted that the aim of the renewal initiative consists of – Reducing the number of out-of-school children; combating learning poverty; nhancing skills development and human capital for the labor market
The minister noted that the initiative prioritizes Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET); Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); Digital literacy and education quality assurance.
Mrs. Ahmad disclosed that the Federal Government had disbursed ₦35 billion to 261 beneficiaries under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), with BUK among the top beneficiaries.
“So far, the scheme has received 420 applications, and we are scaling up investments,” she stated.
She further confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved ₦120 billion to boost TVET programs, with plans to train 650 youths in technical, vocational, and digital skills over the next two years.
Emeritus Professor Sani Ahmad Sufi, former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, praised the faculty for its high-quality graduates.
“Our pride lies not just in the number of graduates produced yearly, but in their impact across Nigeria and beyond,” he said.
He added that the faculty has produced Nigeria’s largest pool of graduate teachers many of whom hold key positions nationally and internationally.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje applauded the faculty for its significant role in advancing education in Nigeria.
The event concluded with awards presented to distinguished alumni and supporters of the faculty in recognition of their contributions to its growth.
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