FUASK Governing Council Hands Over 10 Tricycles to Improve Student Transport

The Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia has unveiled 10 tricycles to enhance student mobility and ease transportation within the campus.

The handover ceremony took place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in front of the Senate Building. In attendance were the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Most Rev. Dr Hassan Matthew Kukah, CFR; the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Williams Barnabas Qurix, OFR, FNIA; Governing Council members, principal officers, staff and students.

Addressing guests, the Vice-Chancellor said the tricycles were part of a Federal Government initiative delivered through TETFund. He noted that 10 institutions were selected to benefit, with FUASK among them, adding that the vehicles will be deployed along designated routes to address transport challenges within the university community.

He said the initiative demonstrates the university's commitment to improving welfare services and ensuring reliable student transport.

In his remarks, the Pro-Chancellor thanked the Federal Government and TETFund for the support and appreciated university management, staff and stakeholders for their contributions to the institution's progress.

The commissioning followed a two-day Governing Council meeting. During the meeting, Most Rev. Kukah praised the Vice-Chancellor's leadership in driving the growth of the university, stressed that education is the foundation for success, and urged students to remain disciplined and focused to complete their programmes within the approved timeframe.

Other dignitaries present included Council members Mr Clement Etuh, Hajiya Zarah Bukar and Mr Suberu Abdulrahman; Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration, Professor Alexander Kure; Registrar, Professor Adamu Sanusi Gambo; Bursar, Mallam Ibrahim Dallhat; University Librarian, Professor Daniel Abubakar; and internal Council members Professor Lazarus Yusufu Mungu, Professor Ben A. Chindo and Professor Dauda Dangiwa.