NAUB Hosts Kwaya Kusar JSS Pupils on Educational Field Trip, Seeks Strategic Partnership

The Nigerian Army University Biu, NAUB, on Monday, June 30, 2026, hosted pupils of Junior Secondary School, JSS, from Kwaya Kusar Local Government Area for an educational field trip.  

The delegation was warmly received by the university’s Deputy Vice-Chancellors at the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences conference hall, on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor.  

The Education Secretary, ES, of Kwaya Kusar and leader of the delegation, Dr. Salihu Alhaji Ibrahim, expressed appreciation for the reception and sought a strategic partnership with NAUB to further regional educational development.  

“The essence of this trip is to expose these pupils to a university environment and inspire them to pursue higher education,” Dr. Ibrahim remarked.  

Reiterating that education does not end at the primary or secondary level, he told the pupils: “You are the future leaders.” He urged them to remain dedicated to their studies and work hard to achieve their dreams.  

In his opening remarks, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof. Abubakar Alkasim, encouraged the pupils to study hard, emphasizing the lifelong value and transformative opportunities that higher education provides.  

Speaking on career guidance, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof. Audu Ayuba Balami, advised the students to begin thinking critically about their future paths.  

“You must make informed career choices at this stage and pursue them with strong determination. There are many different career paths, and you must decide where you want to see yourselves in the future,” he said. He also cautioned them against social vices and urged them to maintain focus on their academic journeys.  

Representing the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Dr. O. Christopher Sunday, Head of Department, Political Science, spoke on the foundational values of higher education. He emphasized that true education is built on character, responsibility, integrity, accountability, respect, and trust.  

“Degrees are awarded based on both learning and character. As future leaders, you must be trustworthy and men of integrity,” Dr. Sunday added. He urged the pupils to imbibe a culture of excellence, courage, and responsiveness throughout their secondary and tertiary education.  

Following the briefing, the pupils were taken on a guided tour of the faculty library, the Biology and Physics laboratories, and the Directorate of Information and Communication Technology, ICT. The tour was facilitated by Dr. Essien Benjamin, HOD, Biology; Dr. Sarkin Aska; and Mr. Japhet Pukuma.