In line with Governor Uba Sani’s Access to Education Initiative, Kaduna State University (KASU) has commenced plans to establish Pre-degree Programmes in Medical Sciences, Law, and Engineering as pilot projects across selected Local Government Areas in the State. Admission into these programmes will be open to indigene candidates from all parts of Kaduna State, with the goal of improving access for talented but vulnerable students to pursue careers in Medicine, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Sciences, Nursing Sciences, Radiography, Physiotherapy, Computing, and Law.
The Senate of KASU, chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, has constituted a committee led by Prof. Dogara Matoh Dary, with Prof. Mohammed Manir Aliyu, Prof. Peter Ayuba, the University’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Adamu Nuhu Bargo, and Mr. Nicholas Allen Yakubu as Secretary, to drive the implementation process. The committee’s mandate includes engaging with the Chairmen and key stakeholders of Sanga Local Government (Hon. Anto Usman), Lere Local Government (Hon. Jafar Ahmed Saminaka), and Soba Local Government (Hon. Muhammad Lawal Shehu) on hosting the proposed centres.
During separate meetings with the KASU delegation, each of the three council chairmen pledged their “total support” for the initiative, allocated sites, and committed to providing all necessary assistance to ensure the centres’ success.
Traditional rulers from the three Local Government Areas also expressed their full backing, commending the University’s vision and assuring maximum cooperation, including facilitating the provision of suitable land for the projects.
As part of the engagement process, the council chairmen led the KASU team on visits to proposed locations for the Pre-University Extension Services in their Local Government Areas.
Prof. Matoh praised the unity displayed by the local government leaders and traditional rulers, noting it as a critical factor for the successful rollout of the pilot project.
With this initiative, Kaduna State University is bringing higher education to the very doorsteps of citizens—advancing its strategic agenda of taking the University to the people, rather than requiring the people to come to the University. The proposed centres will offer foundational and pre-degree education, creating clear pathways to university admission for the indigenes of Kaduna State. The next steps include conducting feasibility studies, undertaking infrastructure planning, and securing formal land allocations.
This initiative represents a major milestone in expanding access to higher education in Kaduna State through strategic collaboration between KASU, local governments, and traditional institutions. It is also a tangible step toward developing a multi-campus system across the State in line with the government’s commitment to educational development.
Signed
Adamu Nuhu Bargo
Public Relations Officer
Kaduna State University