Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin Kowa Launches Staff Verification and Transition to E-Registry System

Acting Registrar of the College Mal Mohammed Gidado give intensive Explaination in an interview today 26 January 2026 in his office, on Staff Verification and E-Registry Initiative.

The ongoing staff verification exercise at the Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin-Kowa, has generated considerable interest across the College community, particularly regarding the motivation behind management’s decision.

Speaking on the initiative, the Acting Registrar, explained that the exercise is part of broader administrative reforms introduced under the leadership of the Acting Provost, Dr. Umar Abdullah, who assumed office following the expiration of the tenure of the former Provost, Dr. Babawuro Mahmoud Ali.

According to the Acting Registrar, the current administration has prioritized reforms aimed at strengthening efficiency, accountability, and transparency. A key highlight of these reforms is the introduction of an Electronic Registry (E-Registry) system, designed to digitize staff records and streamline administrative processes across the College.

“Although the initiative may appear long overdue, the reality is that institutions worldwide are embracing paperless systems. In that sense, this reform places the College on the path of global best practices,” he noted.

The E-Registry is presently being implemented on a pilot basis within the Registry Department, serving as a test run for the newly developed software. This phased approach, he explained, allows the College to identify and resolve technical challenges before extending the system to all departments and units.

When fully implemented, the E-Registry will cover all staff of the College, enabling supervising authorities to easily access accurate data on staff strength, availability, and assigned responsibilities. The system is also expected to enhance monitoring, planning, and decision-making within the institution.

Mal. Mohammed acknowledged that despite having a substantial workforce, the College has faced challenges relating to staff attendance and personnel management. He added that recent developments, including issues surrounding IPPIS migration, have made staff control more complex. Nevertheless, he assured that management remains committed to addressing these challenges through structured reforms and improved digital systems.

He concluded by reaffirming management’s determination to modernize the College’s administrative framework, describing the E-Registry initiative as a significant step towards a more efficient, transparent, and accountable institutional system. He also call on staff to give maximum cooperation through out the period of the verification exercise.