Yobe seeks TETFund support for state varsity

The Yobe State House of Assembly has committed to bolstering financial support for the Yobe State University (YSU) and leveraging interventions from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and other agencies, according to Speaker Chroma Buba Mashio. Speaker Mashio disclosed these pledges during a visit to the university, where YSU Vice Chancellor Prof. Muhammad Bashir Tahir led a delegation to familiarize themselves with Assembly proceedings.

Mashio revealed that YSU management would be invited to partake in the 2027 budget defense discussions. Additionally, he pledged to utilize various platforms, such as the Nigerian Speakers Conference, to foster help from TETFund and other relevant entities. The speaker emphasized the importance of extending the university's expertise to primary and secondary schools within the state, expressing concerns regarding educational challenges across all levels in Yobe State.

He sought advice from the university's learned professionals and qualified faculty members to guide the state government in addressing these educational issues.

Vice Chancellor Tahir highlighted the administration's focus on repositioning YSU for academic excellence, accountability, and greater impact since assuming office in January 2026. Recent accomplishments include successfully completing accreditation processes for Medical Laboratory Science and Radiography, sponsoring 16 medical doctors for postgraduate training abroad, with seven in India and six expected to study in Malaysia in October.

Twenty-two academic staff members were also sponsored for postgraduate studies within Nigeria, and 70 staff members benefited from in-house postgraduate programs.

Tahir further detailed the university's achievements by mentioning the commissioning of the Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre, the introduction of six new postgraduate programs, and the establishment of a Faculty of Computing. Additionally, he noted that 10 students received the Grema Mohammed Scholarship from Ashaka Cement Company.