Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education, Kumbotso, Kano State, has announced its commitment to addressing the challenge of out-of-school children as part of its broader mission to enhance educational development in Nigeria.
The university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Yahaya Bunkure, shared this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria.
Prof. Bunkure outlined the university’s strategy to tackle this problem through a combination of community outreach, research initiatives, and the development of effective educational interventions.
”By focusing on these areas, we aim to contribute to ensuring access to quality education for all children, which aligns with national educational goals.
“The upgrade of our institution to a University of Education marks a significant step forward in advancing teacher education, research, and overall educational quality in Kano State and Nigeria at large,” Prof. Bunkure stated.
He emphasized that the transformation is crucial for meeting the evolving needs of the education sector and supporting the government’s focus on functional education.
The Vice-Chancellor further stated that the university is well-equipped with highly qualified staff, many of whom hold Masters and PhD degrees, ensuring rigorous academic standards and robust research capacity.
“We are committed to realizing this vision and look forward to the support and collaboration of all stakeholders in this transformative endeavour,” he added.
According to him, Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education is leveraging resources from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), which are instrumental in enhancing research, infrastructure, and staff development.
Prof. Bunkure assured that the upgrade has not negatively impacted staff development but rather has provided more opportunities for growth and advancement.
”Additionally, the university boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure and teaching facilities, which support innovative teaching methods, research, and a conducive learning environment.
”These advancements are expected to significantly contribute to the quality of education provided by the university and help in addressing the educational challenges in the region,” he noted.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has announced plans to establish a public relations school that will eventually evolve into a full-fledged Public Relations University.
Dr Ike Neliaku, the President of NIPR, unveiled the plan during separate courtesy visits to the leadership of the Nigerian Union of Journalists and the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers at their respective secretariats in Abuja.
His words: ”The proposed public relations school aims to provide specialized training for graduates in mass communication, advertising, communication arts, and related fields, enabling them to specialize in public relations.”