BUK VC lauds Class ’92 on 33rd anniversary, aims top global ranking

The Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano (BUK), Professor Haruna Musa, has commended the institution’s Class of 1992 for its “uninterrupted 10-year tradition” of philanthropy.

Speaking at the group’s 33rd Anniversary dinner and 10th reunion, he lauded a fresh ₦5 million donation from the alumni to the university’s Indigent Students’ Account, noting that such partnerships were vital for BUK’s growth.

The VC outlined his vision to propel BUK into the top 500 universities globally, highlighting the 2026 World University Rankings by Times Higher Education, which ranked BUK as the 3rd best university in Nigeria and the premier in Northern Nigeria.

To address operational challenges, Professor Musa announced advancements in infrastructure and energy independence. The Rural Electrification Agency has commenced a 3.5-megawatt solar plant upgrade, with plans to scale capacity to 6MW.

Reaffirming a zero-tolerance policy toward cultism and examination malpractice, the Vice Chancellor flagged the misuse of ICT facilities and directed the university management to sensitise students on the ethical use of technology.

Meanwhile, in collaboration with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, BUK has secured a site for 500 housing units for staff.

Also, an endowment fund, chaired by Professor Attahiru Jega, will be launched in 2026 to support underprivileged students.

However, the University Senate has approved suspension of studies for students unable to afford registration fees, ensuring they do not drop out entirely. Those affected can utilise the Nigerian Education Loan Fund and take up part-time campus jobs.

BUK ’92 Forum Chairman, Muhammad Dahiru Sa’ad, said that the forum has assisted hospitals, late colleagues’ widows, and former lecturers over the past decade, and recently aided the return of several medical students suspended due to unpaid fees.

Sa’ad also praised the Vice Chancellor for securing strategic MOUs, including a ₦60 million scholarship deal with a fintech company and agricultural mechanisation research partnerships with Chinese institutions.

The anniversary festivities concluded with a medical outreach at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital and an awards ceremony where Professor Musa and other distinguished alumni were honoured for their contributions to BUK’s development.

They included academics, public officers, security personnel, corporate executives, and politicians, including Prof. Amina Sani Mu’azu, Prof. M.A. Suwaid, Prof. Hajara Umar Sanda, Prof. Hannatu Sabo Hadejia, and Prof. Baffa Adamu Gwaram.

Others were CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, CP Ali Umar Fagge, CP Ibrahim Maikaba, CIS Hussain Ibrahim, Amb. Yakubu Abdullahi Ahmad, Amb. Musa Sani Nuhu, Engr. Ibrahim Sani Abdul, and Dr. Bello Lawal Dambatta.

The rest: Alh. Muhammad Aliyu Wudil, Alh. Rabi’u Musa Dambatta, Alh. Al‑Amin Ibrahim, Alh. Kabiru Yuguda, Alh. Nasiru Mu’azu Danmusa, Alh. Umar Sanda Kuso, Pastor Clement Oniwanye, and Yushau Shuaib Idiagbon.

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