Radda Pushes For Take-off of Federal Health Sciences Varsity In September
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State, on Thursday, said the state has been making significant contributions to ensure the commencement of academic activities in September at the newly established Federal University of Health Sciences, Funtua.
The Governor made this known while hosting officials of the Federal Ministry of Education, led by Hajiya Rakiya Gambo Ilyasu, Director of Universities Education, who were in the state on an assessment visit of the university.
During the meeting, Governor Radda revealed the strategic thinking behind the university’s location in Funtua.
“We did not wait for the federal government to begin construction. Instead, we allocated a secondary school for immediate use and invested over ₦2 billion in renovations.
“We also acquired an additional 50 hectares of land, for which compensation has been paid.”
Setting a clear timeline for the university’s commencement, Governor Radda stated, “We are working tirelessly to ensure that student admissions begin by September.
” I have directed contractors to complete all necessary infrastructure by June to allow sufficient time for academic preparations.”
He said Funtua is geographically central to the Northwest region, making it accessible to states like Kebbi, Sokoto, Kano, Jigawa, and Kaduna.
“Higher education is a universal right, not something to be localized,” he added, saying “If we do this right, we will attract students not only from Nigeria but from neighboring countries like Niger, Chad, and Cameroon.”
Earlier, Hajiya Rakiya commended Governor Radda’s exceptional commitment to the university project.
“We have visited numerous institutions that were established in a similar manner, but this is one of the few where we have seen a governor so passionate about ensuring its success,” she added.
She emphasized that the Governor’s leadership and relentless efforts have transformed the university from a dream into reality.
She particularly commended him for the allocation of land, funding, and infrastructural development at the University.
