Management of Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), formerly Bauchi State University, Gadau, has created a career service centre where students are mentored on career progression to excel after their education.

The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Fatimah Tahir, said that the centre would bridge the skills gap and enhance employability. She further stated that it would serve both the students and the staff.

According to her, “These projects mark a pivotal moment in our institutional development, reflecting our steady progression towards becoming a true Centre of Excellence in scholarship across diverse academic disciplines.”

She added that the University, in partnership with TETFund, also established an Entrepreneurship Development Centre to allow the students to demonstrate their potential. Tahir said that the Institution has just procured a 500 KVA generator set.

While speaking at the unveiling of the two centres at Yuli Campus of the University, Tahir appreciated efforts of the Bauchi State Governor toward supporting the Institution.

“His investment in education continues to inspire the direction and depth of our institutional growth,” Tahir said.

In his remarks, Director Human Resources and Career Development Centre Dr. Wasilu Suleiman said the Centre is designed to equip the students and the Alumni with up-to-date skills, knowledge, and opportunities to thrive in an ever-evolving global world.
He said the Centre would also serve as a backbone of students’ career empowerment in the university.

Also speaking was the Director Entrepreneurship Development Centre Dr. Salisu Ibrahim Waziri, who said the Centre has two main areas of services, which are skills acquisition and vocational training, and mindset development.

He said the main target of establishing the Centre is to bridge the gap between the demand for, and the supply of Labour.

The event was attended by top government officials and representatives of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund TETFund, marking a significant milestone in the history of Sa’adu Zungur University toward achieving academic excellence.

The Vice Chancellor urged beneficiaries to make the most use of the centres to acquire necessary skills.

The university has replicated the centres in its Gadau and Misau campuses, demonstrating its commitment to providing quality education and empowering its students and community.