The Vice-Chancellor of Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) Prof. Ajith Kumar V. V. has yesterday, December 2nd, 2024, hosted eight Vice-Chancellors of private universities in Kano State for the first Forum of Vice-Chancellors of Private Universities in Kano State (FVCPUK). The event was conducted at SUN’s conference room with some of the principal officers of SUN in attendance.
In his welcoming address, the Vice-Chancellor of SUN, Prof. Ajith Kumar V. V., said he highly appreciated the attendance of the Vice-Chancellors of the private universities in Kano State for the forum. He said the meeting is needed for the development of higher education in Kano State. He especially applauded the Vice-Chancellor of Azman University Kano, Prof. Fatima Batoul Mukhtar for her efforts towards ensuring the first forum was realized.
Prof. Ajith Kumar V. V. said the major areas of engagement between the institutions would be in research, teaching and community service. More so, our effective collaboration will enable us to conduct international conferences, joint conferences, sharing or faculty resources and important community service initiatives, he said.
In her remarks during the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor of Azman University Kano, Prof. Fatima Batoul Mukhtar, echoed how her meeting with SUN Vice-Chancellor culminated into the forum. She lauded his dedication and the university’s commitment towards uplifting the standard of education in Kano State and beyond while being a leader in the private university engagement in the state.
Worthy of mention, the Vice-Chancellors and representatives of private universities in Kano State that attended the were that of Maryam Abacha American University (MAAUN), Elrazi Medical University, Khalifa Isyaka Rabiu University (KHAIRUN), Baba Ahmed University, Al’Istiqama University and Capital City University.
Together, the groundbreaking initiative of the Vice-Chancellors forum enabled fruitful deliberations to foster collaboration and share best practices among private universities in the state.
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