The Bayero University Kano (BUK), has admitted about 200 medical students on transfer from Sudan, following the ongoing war in the country.
Prof. Sagir Adamu, the Vice-Chancellor, BUK, said this at the 4th edition of the institution’s College of Health Sciences Foundation Day on Thursday in Kano.
Adamu said that the university had entered into international collaboration with some institutions to strengthen its global reach and fosters dynamic learning environment.
He said the collaboration was aimed at enriching the academic community with diverse perspectives within the College of Health Sciences.
“The integration of the students is to ensures that our unique perspective and expertise contribute to the overall governance of the university.
“Our dedication is to retain and attract top-tier educators and ensure there is continued excellence of our academic programmes.
“We have welcomed over 200 transfer students from various institutions in Sudan to study Medicine at our College of Health Sciences, to enrich our academic community with diverse perspectives,” he said.
He said that students registration fees had been adjusted to ease the financial constraints in training the foreign students, while special charges were introduced for students of the College.
“Our college plays a crucial role in international collaboration, working closely with entities such as Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and these partnerships contribute significantly to the global impact of our research and initiatives,” Adamu said.
He said that there was a stride toward cutting-edge research, the university had established a new research centre focusing on advanced occupational health research and training.
Prof. Aisha Kuliya, the Provost of the College of Health Sciences, BUK, said the collaboration with the international institutions had helped in refocusing the college toward achieving its objectives.
Kuliya described the college as a beacon of knowledge, which nurtured an environment where learning goes beyond the confines of the classrooms.
“Their commitment to providing quality education in health sciences is resolute and the results are evident in the achievements of school’s alumni who are making significant contributions to healthcare sector.
“We pledge our allegiance to excellence, innovation in education, research and community service,” she said.
The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that stakeholders, including AbdulRahman Sheshe,the Chief Medical Director, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, and state Commissioners, attended the conference. (NAN)
