DVC Calls on University Community to Support New VC
The Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Education, Zaria (FUEZ), Dr. Suleiman Balarabe, has called on members of the University Community to welcome and support the newly appointed Vice Chancellor, Prof. Yahaya Isa Bunkure (Makaman Rano).
The former Provost and Acting Vice Chancellor of the institution, made the call during the 2025 Annual Primary Education Department (PED) Week, held on Tuesday, 16th September, at the Dr. M. I. Maccido Multipurpose Hall, FUE Zaria, noting that the University is in its incubation stage and therefore require unity, decorum, and collective commitment to build a sustainable institution that would stand the test of time. “For us to achieve this, we must all welcome, support, and work harmoniously with the new Vice Chancellor of the University,” he said.
Commenting on the PED Week, the Deputy Vice Chancellor emphasized that the programme remained an important platform for showcasing the skills, talents, and knowledge of students in the Primary Education Department. He commended this year’s edition as timely and relevant, with the theme: “AI in Education: A Key to Developing Childhood Creativity and Digital Skills.”
While highlighting the relevance of the department, Dr. Balarabe described it as central to teacher preparation for the primary school level, which he tagged a delicate stage of child learning and development. He added that the department’s students study across disciplines, including English Language, Mathematics, Sciences, Arts, and Sports, equipping them to become versatile and effective teachers at the basic education level.
Delivering a goodwill message, the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, His Excellency Senator Uba Sani, represented by his Special Assistant, Comrade Yusuf Lawal, congratulated the institution on its successful transition into a University of Education. He also extended the Governor’s well wishes to the final students, urging them to be good ambassadors, while reaffirming the state government’s commitment to collaboration with academic institutions, noting his longstanding relationship with the University.
Also speaking, the Managing Director of Kaduna Line and the Kaduna State Road Agency, Engr. Inuwa Ibrahim, stressed the role of Artificial Intelligence and technology in advancing education. He announced that the state government had introduced free bus services for students, the elderly, and workers for an initial three months, with dedicated transport services to cater specifically for the staff and students of FUE Zaria.
In her remarks, the Kaduna State Commissioner of Education, represented by Hajiya Adama, reiterated the ministry’s resolve to strengthen partnerships with institutions of learning. She emphasized the ministry’s keen interest in the theme of the event, particularly in expanding the use of Artificial Intelligence in education delivery. Similarly, Hajiya Amina Babiya Shehu Turaki of the Amina Islamic Foundation, Kaduna, solicited with the institution and the Kaduna State Ministry of Education for the integration of Artificial Intelligence and modern technology into Islamic and Qur’anic schools.
The occasion The event featured debates, cultural displays, exhibitions of students’ creativity, and paper presentations, centred on the integration of Artificial Intelligence in education, had in attendance several dignitaries, including Mal. Yusuf Abdullahi, Sarkin Gyallesu, representing the Hakimin Waje; Prof. Abdulkadir Musa, representing the Kaduna State Commissioner of Health; and Mal. Sa’ad Yahaya from Blue Insurance Company, Abuja, among many others.
In a vote of thanks, Dr. Aisha Kassim expressed appreciation to the University’s principal officers, special guests, staff, and students for their participation and support, which contributed to the success of the programme.
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