The Shehu Idris College of Health Sciences and Technology, Makarfi Campus, Kaduna State University, has matriculated 1012 newly admitted students for the 2024/2025 academic session.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Abdullahi Musa, advised students to focus on their studies and adhere to the rules and regulations.
Represented by Professor Yusha'u Ibrahim Ango, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Professor Musa emphasized the need for students to be serious with their studies and to distance themselves from social vices within the college.
Earlier in his address, the Provost of the Shehu Idris College of Health Sciences and Technology, Makarfi, Malam Shehu Danlami, stated that over one thousand and twelve students were admitted in the 2024-2025 academic session across various programs.
The Provost urged both academic and non-academic staff to be committed to their respective duties. He also called on the newly admitted students to abstain from joining illegal clubs and associations on and off-campus, and to refrain from drug abuse, involvement in secret societies, and any form of sexual harassment, including lesbianism.
Danlami lamented that the College possesses qualified and experienced professional lecturers but urged stakeholders to contribute further to manpower development. He appealed for the renovation of student hostels and certain parts of the College to address issues hindering the smooth operation of the institution and to ensure effective service delivery.
In his remarks, the Makarfi Local Government Council Chairman, Hon. Garba Mohammed Sabon Gari, expressed satisfaction with the Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani's administration's prioritization of credible education at the grassroots level, alongside tertiary institutions, security, healthcare services, agriculture, human development, civil servants' welfare, rural infrastructure, and capital projects across the state. He stated that the council, under his leadership, is committed to partnering with educational institutions to support education.
Barrister Mahmoud Bola Ige, the Kaduna State House of Assembly member representing Zaria City Constituency, stated that Governor Uba Sani is working tirelessly to promote the education sector, rural transformation, and other developmental projects across the state.
In his royal advice, the District Head of Gubuchi, Dr. Bello Lawal, expressed his delight to stakeholders for their contributions. He urged community leaders to support government efforts to achieve the desired goals at all levels.
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