Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has announced that the newly acquired Khadija University, Majia, will undergo a strategic restructuring to begin offering professional courses, which aligns with his administration’s broader goal of educational investment.
The governor announced when he received delegations from the Federal University of Technology, Babura, and Elrazi Medical University, Kano, on courtesy calls during a landmark visit to enhance collaboration in education and healthcare.
Governor Namadi emphasised the necessity of the state’s takeover of Khadija University and its crucial role in saving the private institution from closure, reaffirming his administration’s dedication to education.
In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Jigawa State, Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, he stated that the university, now under state management, will concentrate on professional programs to attract more students and offer Jigawa citizens specialised educational opportunities.
“You also mentioned that we took over a private university. We couldn’t sit idly by while someone invested their resources in the state out of dedication, only for the university to fail,” he said. “We took the bold step of taking over the university, and as I speak, we are already covering 40% of its costs. We intend to focus this university on professional courses to attract students and allow our people to pursue them. We will continue to invest in education.”
The first delegation, led by Professor Oniomawo Ignatius Akhakhira, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council of the Federal University of Technology, Babura, expressed profound gratitude to Governor Namadi for his administration’s support of education in Jigawa. He praised the governor for the remarkable strides made in increasing the number of teachers and improving the infrastructure of the state’s education system.
A“First of all, I discovered that you are very education-friendly. From my research, I learned that you played a crucial role in saving a private university on the brink of closure. That is very commendable,” said Professor Akhakhira.
The second delegation was led by the Vice-Chancellor of Alrazi Medical University, Kano, Professor Ahmad Usman Hassan, who reiterated the institution’s desire to build on its long-standing relationship with Jigawa State, revealing that Alrazi Medical University, initially established in Sudan, has now relocated to Kano as an independent, fully accredited university under the National Universities Commission (NUC).
“Our mission is to strengthen the existing relationship with Jigawa State and contribute to the state’s healthcare and education sectors. We offer a wide range of healthcare-focused programmes, including the MBBS, nursing, and medical laboratory science, all aimed at producing high-quality healthcare professionals,” the Vice-Chancellor remarked.
Governor Namadi praised the leadership of Alrazi Medical University for their swift action in relocating the university to Nigeria, adding that the Jigawa State Government is keen on forging a partnership with the institution.
“The relocation of Alrazi Medical University to Nigeria is a bold and commendable step. We are open to partnerships, particularly in healthcare and professional courses, and we will study your proposals to determine how we can collaborate further to improve education and healthcare delivery in our state,” Governor Namadi said.
“I am also pleased to hear that you are interested in partnering with us for our new university. We are open to partnerships, primarily as our new university will focus on professional courses. I believe the collaboration between Alrazi University, the Jigawa State Government, and our newly acquired university is a welcome development. We will also explore student sponsorship opportunities and continue building on our relationship.”
