FUKASHERE Matriculates 1,569 Students For 2016/2017 Academic Session

Federal University, Kashere (FUK) has matriculated 1,569 students for 2016/2017 Academic Session.

The matriculating students who cut across different segments of the country took the matriculation oath to abide by the rules and regulations of the University.

In his speech, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Alhassan Gani, said the university is destined for higher education owing to the interest
shown by applicants who sort admission.

He said; “Our past performances in terms of student output, quality of teaching and conducive learning environment earned us this attraction.

We must, therefore, sustain
efforts in providing quality education. This puts us on the watch academic excellence.”

The VC further charged the students to take their studies seriously by promptly attending lectures, reporting all assignments and
participating in all other academic activities enshrined in the curriculum.

He stated his determination to see that the institution becomes a centre of learning,adding “since our motto is ‘Education for Global Citizenship’, we must strive hard not to only be current with trend of events that
sustain life while preserving the environment but being participants and major contributions in all endeavours in a sustainable
environment.”

He enumerated achievements recorded within the short period of its establishment to include, accreditation of its programmes and
the expansion of the University Clinic into a health Centre.

“The University has four Faculties, 19
Academic Departments and 34 Academic programmes.

“Out of the 22 Degree programmes presented to the National Universities Commission (NUC) for accreditation, all the five
programmes in Faculty of Science and four in Faculty of Humanities secured full status while the rest were given interim.

“It is important to note that none of our programmes was denied accreditation. This year 12 programmes will be presented for
accreditation and we are making efforts to ensure they all scale through.”

Speaking on building projects, Gani thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for allocating funds for the construction of buildings for
faculties of Agriculture and Education and Chancellery for administration in the
University.

He also acknowledged the contribution of the Federal Government in its drive to adequately fund the institution of higher learning.

The Don disclosed that FUK will soon commence Remedial and Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) programmes in Gombe state and appealed for support from
all stakeholders.

He added that the National Centre for Remote Sensing, Jos and FUK signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the University to host its North East Zonal Laboratory.