Bauchi Varsity Trains 75 Staff, Reiterates Commitment To Staff Academic Development

By Samuel Luka, Bauchi

The vice Chancellor of the Bauchi state own university, Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) Gadau, Professor Fatimah Tahir disclosed in a press statement Wednesday that the Institution has conducted a 3-day capacity building seminar for its 75 staff with a view to ensuring their academic growth and development.

According to the statement made available to newsmen by the Public Relations Officer of the institution, Mal. Auwal Hassan, the vice Chancellor explained that the seminar is part of SAZU’s commitment to enhancing the professional development of its academic staff, stressing that the university is dedicated to providing a conducive learning environment and promoting academic excellence.

Professor Tahir who emphasized the importance of the seminar, particularly for new staff members, pointed out that seminar serves as an orientation for the new staff members, which is essential for their growth and development.

The vice Chancellor who commended the Directorate of Academic Planning for initiating the seminar, urged the beneficiaries of the seminar to make the best use of the knowledge acquired.

She emphasized that the 3-day capacity building seminar is part of efforts of the Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) towards promoting academic excellence and enhancing the professional development of its academic staff.

The seminar, which was initiated by the Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance, brought together 75 academic staff members from various departments of the university”, the press statement said.

According to the Director of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance, Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar Aliyu, the seminar was designed to equip academic staff with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles.

“The seminar covered a range of topics including effective research grant writing, leveraging digital tools for teaching, reflective practice, and introduction to Research and Open Science for life science,” he explained.

The press statement further stated that the university is planning to hold a similar seminar at the Yuli Campus on February 17, 2025, with an additional 75 participants.

This brings the total number of participants to 150, further demonstrating the university’s commitment to staff development.