The Kano State Government has taken a decisive step toward expanding access to quality tertiary education with the inauguration of a high-powered committee to oversee the establishment and smooth launch of Gaya Polytechnic.
On Thursday, the Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, speaking on behalf of Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, inaugurated the 14-member committee in his office. He reiterated the administration’s commitment to fulfilling its promise to the people of Gaya.
The committee is chaired by Professor Mukhtar Atiku Kurawa, Vice Chancellor of Northwest University, while Dr. Hadi Bala Yahaya, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, will serve as Co-Chairman. Other members include Prof. Bala Sale D/Tofa, Dr. Muhammad Umar Kibiya, Prof. Auwalu Halliru Arzai, Alhaji Ibrahim Jibrin Fagge, Engr. Yahaya Abubakar Baba, Prof. Abba Garba Gaya, Dr. Garba Alhaji Adamu, Dr. Surajo Isa Gaya, Halilu Aminu, and Engr. Abubakar M. Adamu. Shehu Sani and Dr. Lukuman T. Suraj will serve as Head of Secretariat and Secretary, respectively.
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A statement issued by Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, quoted Comrade Gwarzo as urging the committee to work diligently to ensure that academic activities at the Polytechnic commence by the next academic session.
He emphasised that the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and fostering socio-economic growth across the state.
Responding, the committee chairman, Professor Kurawa, assured the Deputy Governor of the members’ dedication to delivering on the mandate, stressing that their combined expertise and experience would ensure success.
The committee’s terms of reference include facilitating the passage of the Polytechnic Establishment Bill into law, securing National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) approvals for academic programmes, supervising construction and renovations, recruiting qualified staff, processing admissions, and establishing partnerships with relevant stakeholders.
The establishment of Gaya Polytechnic is expected to mark a significant milestone in Kano’s educational development while creating opportunities for the local community.