Bayero University Kano Receives Accolades from Neighboring Community Leaders

Community leaders from neighborhoods surrounding Bayero University, Kano (BUK) have commended the university's administration for its positive impact on the community.

The praise came during an annual interactive session held on Friday, March 21, 2025, between the university's management and community leaders.

The leaders expressed gratitude for BUK's scholarship schemes, admission opportunities, and support for local businesses. They particularly lauded the visionary leadership of Vice-Chancellor Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, highlighting his commitment to youth development and inclusive community engagement.

While acknowledging BUK's initiatives, the community leaders requested expanded employment opportunities for their youth and emphasized the need for further economic empowerment.

In response, Professor Abbas reaffirmed the importance of the annual forum, which fosters dialogue and strengthens the relationship between the university and its neighboring communities. He highlighted BUK's research efforts to address societal challenges, such as youth restiveness and thuggery, and reassured the community leaders of the university's commitment to their welfare.

The Vice-Chancellor emphasized the role of quality education in addressing youth unemployment and social vices, urging community leaders to guide their youth towards meaningful development.