Professor Ahmad Muhammed Gumel has assumed office as the 3rd substantive Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Dutse and pledged to sustain the positive legacies of his predecessor through 11 points agenda which he unveiled at the inauguration ceremony which held today at the Nuhu Muhammed Sunusi Auditorium.
He revealed that he will prioritise Academic Excellence through revise and modernize curricula to meet NUC benchmarks and global digital transformation in pedagogy adding that he will introduce new and on-demand programs like AI & Machine Learning, Data Science & Analytics, Networking and Cloud Computing, Project Management, Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain, Geology, Climate-Smart Agriculture, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Community Health, Science Education, Business Education, among others
He said he will invest heavily in Research & Innovation,Digital Transformation, Student Welfare and Empowerment, Staff Welfare and Development, Financial Sustainability, Global Partnerships, University and Community Engagement, Governance & Accountability and Environmental Stewardship.
Earlier in his speech, he said his vision is to transform Federal University Dutse into Nigeria’s premier hub for research-driven solutions and a center of excellence for innovations across agriculture, science, technology, management, and the humanities by 2030.
The new VC told the audience that his mission is to cultivate an environment of academic rigor, knowledge development, and the free exchange of ideas. By 2030 adding that he intend for the majority of our graduates to be highly employable and recognized for their creativity and dedication to service.
He expressed his profound gratitude to the outgoing VC Professor Abdulkarim Sabo Mohammed for his mentorship and leadership opportunities given to him which eventually culminated into his appointment as the 4th substantive VC of FUD.
He thanked the 4th Governing Council under leadership of Prof. Shuainu Oba Abdul Raheem for the confidence reposes in him adding that he will not disappointment them.
Professor Gumel extended his appreciation to Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa state for his support and commitment to the university . He also acknowledge the massive support of the staff of the university who stood by him throughout the selection process.
