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Katsina pledges support for Federal University of Transportation

Kastina state Governor Dikko Radda
Kastina State Governor, Dikko Radda

Kastina state Governor Dikko Radda pledged to encourage infrastructure development projects at the Federal University of Transportation, Daura.
The Katsina state government has pledged to encourage infrastructure development projects at the Federal University of Transportation, Daura.
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Gov. Dikko Radda stated this during a courtesy visit by the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Umar Adamu-Katsayal.

Radda said his administration would support the contracting firm to undertake additional viable infrastructure projects in the school.

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He commended the university’s management for commitment towards maintaining a fair and transparent policy in recruitment and students’ admission.

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“Our administration recognizes the pivotal role of specialized education in driving economic growth and technological advancement.

“We are committed to providing the necessary support to ensure the University of Transportation, Daura delivers on its mandate effectively,” he said.
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He also lauded the Minister of Transportation, Sen. Sa’idu Ahmed-Alkali, for the establishment of the university in view of its importance in Nigeria’s educational landscape.

Earlier, Ahmed-Alkali, while presenting a progress report on the institution’s academic activities, said that it had admitted 600 students in 14 programs.

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He said that arrangements had been concluded to matriculate the students for the 2024/2025 academic session.

The vice-chancellor commended the state government over the donation of a bus and an ambulance to the university.
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