The Tertiary Education Trust Fund TETFund has conducted a successful second visit to Umaru Musa Yar’adua University UMYU Katsina, as part of the ongoing assessment by the Ministerial Committee on Special High Impact Projects to selected Colleges of Medical Sciences in Nigerian public universities.
The Vice Chancellor of the University Professor Shehu Salihu Muhammad, who was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) Professor Aliyu Muktar Katsina, received the delegation and expressed appreciation for TETFund’s sustained support toward the development of tertiary institutions in the country.
During a courtesy visit, the Chairman of the Committee Professor Alabi, who also serves as the Chairperson of Provosts of Colleges of Medical Sciences in Nigeria, requested a detailed presentation on the status of all ongoing projects within the institution.
The presentation was delivered by the Director of Physical Planning, Engineer Lawal Salisu who outlined the scope, level of execution and compliance with approved standards across the various projects being undertaken by the University.
Members of the Committee expressed satisfaction with the progress recorded so far and commended the University Management for its professionalism and strategic foresight in selecting project parameters that ensure sustainability and long term impact.
The Committee particularly praised the Vice Chancellor and his management team for their commitment to the successful take off and sustainability of the MBBS programme as well as other medical related courses in the institution.
As part of the visit, the Committee proceeded to the Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina, where they paid a courtesy call on the Chief Medical Director in his office, further strengthening institutional collaboration between the hospital and the University.
During the engagement, the Provost, Professor Zaga explained the purpose of the visit and commended the hospital’s leadership for its continued support and partnership in advancing medical education and training.
The Committee also inspected major project sites within the hospital including the Lecture Theatre Complex, which is currently estimated to be about 70 per cent completed, noting the quality and pace of work.
The team expressed optimism over the timely completion of the projects and encouraged all stakeholders to sustain the current momentum while the University Management reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining high standards in infrastructure development and academic delivery in line with national expectations for medical education.
