Education Minister Reaffirms Support for JSUMAHS Development

The Vice-Chancellor of Jigawa State University of Medical and Allied Health Sciences (JSUMAHS), Majia, Prof. Mahmoud Umar Sani, has sought the support of the Federal Government for the infrastructural development of the University, including interventions for the establishment of a teaching hospital.

Prof. Sani made the request during a courtesy visit to the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa'id Ahmad, in Abuja on Monday, 19th October 2026.

He was accompanied by the Registrar, Muhammad Saleh; the Bursar, Sani Ahmad Sulaiman; and the University Librarian, Dr. Muhammad Yusuf.

During the visit, Prof. Sani expressed appreciation to the Minister for the warm reception and conveyed the University's gratitude to the Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar A. Namadi, for his continued support for the institution.

He presented two letters to the Minister, one expressing appreciation and the other seeking support for the University's development priorities, particularly needs assessment and infrastructure development through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). He also presented her with an Award of Recognition for her contributions to educational development.

In her remarks, Prof. Suwaiba Sa'id Ahmad welcomed the delegation and reaffirmed her commitment to supporting the growth and development of the University.

She commended Prof. Sani for the achievements recorded within his short period in office and encouraged the management to sustain efforts towards advancing academic and infrastructural development.