Bursary Department, FUTMinna Honours Outgoing Bursar

The Bursary Department of the Federal University of Technology, Minna has organised a send-forth ceremony in honour of the outgoing Bursar, Dr. (Mrs) Hadiza Goje.

The event held on Saturday, 17th October 2026 at Princess Az-Zahara Hall, Minna, Niger State.

In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Uno Essang Uno, praised the Bursar for her accomplishments, legacies and innovations. He appreciated her for transforming the department and promoting the image of the institution, while wishing her greater success ahead.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Organising Committee and Deputy Bursar, Mallam Mohammed Kudu, welcomed guests and appreciated the outgoing Bursar for her years of commitment. He listed her legacies to include improved staff welfare, digitalisation of the department, capacity building and leaving the department better than she met it.

Representatives of the Bursary, Internal Audit, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and Joint Action Committee (JAC) described it as a privilege to have worked under her, acknowledging her positive impact and wishing her greater heights.

The event also featured goodwill messages from societies, associations, religious leaders, family members, colleagues and well-wishers who congratulated her and prayed for God's grace upon her life.

In her response, Dr. Goje appreciated the management, Bursary Department and all guests. She urged staff to use their positions to positively touch lives and make impact.

In a vote of thanks, Deputy Bursar, Mrs. Rebecca Adams thanked everyone for attending and appreciated the organising committee for a successful event.

Dr. (Mrs) Hadiza Goje is a distinguished accountant, financial administrator and transformational leader whose career has been defined by diligence, professionalism, innovation and commitment to excellence.

Her notable achievements include introduction of the Annual Bursary Lecture, establishment of account offices across schools and directorates, introduction of electronic receipt system and computerisation of Bursary operations.

Her tenure witnessed strengthened financial discipline, improved service delivery and staff capacity development. She also served as Chairman of the Association of Bursars of Nigerian Universities (ABNU).

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