‘It’ll boost innovation in southern Kaduna’: Uba Sani lauds Tinubu for establishing Applied Sciences University

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has commended President Bola Tinubu for establishing the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, describing it as a transformative initiative.

Sani said this during the commissioning of the upgraded Kachia General Hospital on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

The governor stated that the university will boost education and innovation in southern Kaduna and beyond.

“The Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, is the first of its kind in Nigeria. For this visionary initiative, we owe special gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he said.

Sani also disclosed that Tinubu assured him that funds will be made available to support the smooth take-off of the university in the coming August-September academic session.

The governor added that discussions had been held with the Minister of Education to ensure that TETFUND contributes to the institution’s development.

Sani also commended Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, whom he credited with playing a pivotal role in the university’s take-off, adding that that he is the university’s first Chancellor.

Governor Sani further stated that the commissioning of Kachia General Hospital marks a major milestone in his administration’s broader agenda to overhaul healthcare delivery in Kaduna State.

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He said: At the inception of our administration in May 2023, we pledged to restore dignity to our public health institutions and ensure no citizen is left behind in our development journey.

“The hospital, which now boasts modern infrastructure and upgraded medical equipment, is the third general hospital to be rehabilitated and commissioned this year under the state’s healthcare revitalization programme.

“11 others which are spread across the three senatorial zones are nearing completion.

“We are strengthening our primary healthcare system, enhancing referral centers, and improving the welfare and training of our health professionals.”

The governor affirmed his administration’s resolve to leave a lasting legacy of service through investments in healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

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