The Kogi State Government has expressed commitment to the progress and development of the Kogi State University, Anyigba.
Governor Idris Wada stated this when he received a delegation from the National Universities Commission on a courtesy call at his office in Lokoja.
Governor Wada who said the University occupies a special place in his heart noted that it is in line with the commitment of the government to develop the University that his adminsitation constructed two hostel blocks, a water project and the Teaching Hospital which is currently under construction.
The Governor, who stated that KSU has maintained steady growth in all ramifications since it was established, said it is in pursuit of the government’s commitment to the development of the University that all outstanding labour issues affecting the institution are being addressed, stressing that the government will continue to accord priority to the welfare of staff and students of KSU.
Governor Wada who commended the NUC delegation for their dedication to quality control in the University system in Nigeria said everything necessary will be done to build on the enviable achievements of the institution which has seen rank top by the NUC among state-owned universities in Nigeria.
Meanwhile, full academic activities would soon resume at the Kogi State University.
This was disclosed by the ViceChancellor of University, Professor Hassan Isa, who was part of the NUC delegation on a visit to Government House in Lokoja.
Professor Isa who said the university has made commendable progress in academic development, commended the interest shown in the institution by the present administration which according to him led to full accreditation of 75% of all its academic programmes and ‘A’ Rating by the NUC among over 25 universities, including federal universities in Nigeria.
He disclosed that the University Senate has met to adjust the academic calendar to accommodate time lost due to the recent strike action, adding that the university authority is confident there will be no further disruption in the current academic calendar once the university resumes.
Earlier, the leader of the NUC delegation, Professor Mafiana diaclosed that the NUC is happy with the progress made by KSU in the accreditation of its programmes.
He commended Gov. Idris Wada for the attention given to the welfare of staff and students of the University.
