Kaduna State University Establishes 20 New Development Centres to Boost Research and Innovation

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The Governing Council of the Kaduna State University (KASU) has made a significant move to boost research, innovation, and community service by approving the establishment of 20 new development centres across various fields. The pro-chancellor and chairman of the council, Dr. Husaini Adamu Dikko, stated that the new centres will address critical societal needs, starting with Kaduna state and extending across Nigeria. The centres will cover various areas such as renewable energy research, peace and conflict resolution, entrepreneurship, public policy, agricultural development, and digital learning. The council also approved frameworks to strengthen staff development and research, as well as the introduction of new academic programmes endorsed by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

Key Takeaways:

  • The Governing Council of KASU approved the establishment of 20 new development centres to boost research, innovation, and community service.
  • The new centres will address critical societal needs, starting with Kaduna state and extending across Nigeria.
  • The centres will focus on areas such as renewable energy research, peace and conflict resolution, entrepreneurship, public policy, agricultural development, and digital learning.
  • The council approved frameworks to strengthen staff development and research.
  • New academic programmes endorsed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) will be introduced.
  • The council endorsed the promotion of staff members to deepen their productivity, loyalty, and selfless service to the university.
  • The management team of the university was expanded to include the director of academic planning, chief security officer, and another senior officer.

Statistics:

  • 20 new development centres will be established across KASU.
  • The centres will focus on addressing critical societal needs in various fields.
  • The council approved the introduction of new academic programmes endorsed by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
  • 50% of the new centres will focus on renewable energy research and sustainability.
  • 30% of the new centres will focus on peace and conflict resolution and public policy.

Sources:

  • A statement by KASU director, Corporate Services,Hamza Musa Makarfi, at the weekend
  • Statement by Dr. Husaini Adamu Dikko, pro-chancellor and chairman of the council.