Gaya Polytechnic: Kurawa leads push to meet 2026 take-off target

By Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano

As the Kano State Government works towards the take-off of Gaya Polytechnic, the institution’s Implementation Committee, led by Professor Mukhtar Atiku Kurawa, has intensified efforts to ensure that ongoing projects and facilities are delivered in line with the administration’s expectations.

In the second week of September 2026, Professor Kurawa led members of the Committee on an inspection of ongoing projects at the Polytechnic to assess the level of progress, examine the quality and readiness of the facilities, and identify outstanding requirements that could affect the commencement of academic activities.

The visit formed part of the Committee’s efforts to monitor project execution directly, rather than rely solely on reports submitted by contractors, as it works towards the year-end target for the institution’s take-off.

During the inspection, the Committee reviewed the progress of projects awarded to the contractor and assessed the extent to which the facilities were approaching readiness for academic operations.

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However, the inspection revealed a significant outstanding requirement: the contractor had yet to provide the teaching and learning equipment and materials needed to support the Polytechnic’s effective operation.

For an institution preparing to admit and train students, the availability of classrooms and other physical facilities alone is not sufficient. Teaching and learning equipment must also be provided to enable academic activities to begin effectively.

Kurawa sets one-week deadline

Concerned by the outstanding provision of essential equipment, Professor Kurawa cautioned the contractor and directed him to ensure that all required teaching and learning materials were supplied within one week.

The Committee Chairman also instructed the contractor to commence immediate action towards meeting the requirement, signalling that the provision of essential academic equipment would remain a priority in the drive to prepare the institution for take-off.

Professor Mukhtar Atiku Kurawa and members of the Gaya Polytechnic Implementation Committee during an inspection visit to assess the progress of ongoing projects at the institution in September 2026.

To reinforce the directive, Kurawa announced that he would return within three days to personally assess the contractor’s progress and determine the level of compliance.

The follow-up visit was intended to ensure that the directive translated into measurable action, with the contractor expected to demonstrate tangible progress before the expiration of the one-week deadline.

Kurawa also informed the contractor that the Committee would brief the Governor of Kano State on its findings, particularly the outstanding provision of teaching and learning equipment.

In response, the contractor assured the Committee that he would comply with the directive and complete the provision and delivery of the required equipment within the stipulated one-week period.

Monitoring progress towards take-off

The inspection highlights the Implementation Committee’s role in monitoring the development of Gaya Polytechnic and identifying issues that require prompt attention as the institution moves towards its planned commencement of academic activities.

By assessing the projects firsthand, issuing a clear deadline and scheduling an early follow-up visit, the Committee sought to ensure that outstanding requirements did not undermine the progress already made on the facilities.