Gov AbdulRazaq’s Commitment Driving KWASU’s Rapid Growth- Kawu

The Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has been commended for his commitment to the development of tertiary education in the State, particularly for providing the enabling environment that has sped up the rapid transformation of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete.

This commendation was given by the State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, during a working visit to the University on Tuesday. 

Kawu, who was accompanied by the Director of Continuing Education in the Ministry, Elder Afolayan Joseph Babatunde, was warmly received by the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shaykh Luqman Jimoh, alongside members of the management team.

The visit was part of the Ministry’s efforts to strengthen synergy between the State government and the university towards building a robust and progressive higher education sector in Kwara State.

Speaking during a tour of key facilities within the institution, Kawu praised the evident infrastructural and academic advancements at KWASU, attributing the positive changes to Governor AbdulRazaq’s visionary leadership and sustained support for higher education.

“The face of this university has completely changed since my last visit, and it is evident that these developments are due to the enabling environment created by His Excellency, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. KWASU is rapidly becoming a model of innovation, and I commend the management and staff for keying into the Governor’s vision of a vibrant and self-sustaining tertiary education system," she stated.

During the inspection, the Commissioner visited the University’s Entrepreneurship Centre, where students  acquire practical skills in tailoring, printing, soap and cosmetics production, among others. She also toured various production units including the bakery, water and block-making factories, the recycling plant, and the smart farm.

Kawu lauded the University’s entrepreneurial drive and reaffirmed the State government’s commitment to supporting the institution’s continued development, even as she assured the management of the Governor’s readiness to intervene in any area requiring government attention for the benefit of staff and students.

She further emphasized the importance of a safe academic environment and reiterated the administration’s commitment to ensuring the security of lives and property within tertiary institutions across the State. She then promised a swift government intervention to address the issue of land encroachment affecting the institution.

The Commissioner, however, revealed that the Ilesha Baruba campus of KWASU will be commissioned before the commencement of the next academic calendar, noting that the necessary facilities are already in place. 

Earlier, in his welcome remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shaykh Luqman Jimoh, expressed profound appreciation to Governor AbdulRazaq for his consistent support, which he said has enabled the University to thrive.

He disclosed that KWASU is witnessing remarkable growth in academic programmes and students enrollment, highlighting the recent accreditation of several new courses. He added that, “KWASU is experiencing rapid growth, not just in student population but also in academic offerings and infrastructure. We are doing our best to expand and upgrade facilities to meet the increasing demand".

The Vice-Chancellor also appealed for government assistance in addressing land encroachment challenges and enhancing security around the host community to better safeguard students living off-campus.

Omotayo Ayanda,

Press Secretary,

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