Indonesian Philanthropist Seeks Collaboration with NWUK on Education for Vulnerable Children

The Vice-Chancellor of Northwest University, Kano, Professor Amina Salihi Bayero, has received a delegation comprising members from Bayero University, Kano, led by DVC Research and Innovation, Professor Amina Mustapha, together with Alhaji Muhammad Lawan Maidoki, Sadaukin Sokoto, and Muhammad Karishna who accompanied Dr Umi Waheedah, an Indonesian philanthropist and educationist, on a courtesy visit on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

The visit was aimed at exploring collaboration between NWUK and Dr Umi Waheedah, whose philanthropic activities focus on providing free education to orphans, children from broken homes and other vulnerable children.

Dr Waheedah, who operates a school in Indonesia dedicated to supporting children from disadvantaged backgrounds, discussed opportunities for partnership in advancing access to education and improving welfare of vulnerable children.

In remarks, Alhaji Maidoki explained purpose of visit, highlighting interest in establishing collaborative relationship with NWUK.

Similarly, Professor Mustapha provided further clarification on objectives and potential areas of cooperation.

Speaking, Dr Waheedah elaborated on her educational and philanthropic initiatives, particularly commitment to providing opportunities for children who might otherwise be deprived of formal education. She informed Vice-Chancellor she would deliver a public lecture on Waqf at Bayero University, Kano, on Friday, October 16, 2026.

In welcome address, Professor Bayero warmly received delegation and introduced visitors to history and development of NWUK, highlighting commitment to academic excellence, community engagement and advancement of education.

The Vice-Chancellor expressed readiness to explore mutually beneficial areas of collaboration, particularly those aligning with existing programmes and institutional priorities.

Professor Bayero identified Centre for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children as potential area of partnership, noting Centre provides suitable platform for collaboration in promoting educational opportunities for disadvantaged children.

She expressed optimism partnership would strengthen educational interventions and improve lives of vulnerable children through shared expertise, resources and sustainable initiatives.