Federal University Of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Seeks KADGIS Intervention Over Host Community Dispute

The leadership of the newly established Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, has paid a courtesy visit to the Kaduna Geographic Information Service (KADGIS) to express appreciation to the Kaduna State Government for its invaluable support towards the successful take-off of the institution.

The delegation, led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC), Prof. Alexander Kure, highlighted some of the key interventions by the state government, including the construction of an access road leading to the university and the allocation of additional land to facilitate its expansion.

Prof. Kure, however, appealed to KADGIS to intervene in resolving the challenge posed by some members of the host community, who have prevented the university from fencing its allocated land over concerns about outstanding compensation for their lands by the state government.

In his welcome address, the Director-General of KADGIS, Dr. Bashir Garba Ibrahim, congratulated the university on its establishment and prayed for its continued growth and success. He noted that the challenge was not peculiar to the institution, as similar issues were common among universities across the country.

He emphasised that continuous engagement with host communities remains the most effective approach to resolving such disputes and fostering peaceful coexistence.

The DG assured the delegation that KADGIS was ready to play its role by engaging relevant stakeholders towards achieving an amicable resolution. He further explained that the university's land would be demarcated, after which an assessment would be conducted to determine the appropriate compensation for affected persons.

Dr. Ibrahim also offered valuable insights on practical ways the university could sustain dialogue and engagement with the host community to address misunderstandings and promote a cordial relationship.

The delegation expressed appreciation for the warm reception and the DG's assurances, while appealing for sustained collaboration and continued KADGIS intervention as the issue unfolds.