By Mike Odeh James
The Middle Belt Forum (MBF), Kaduna State Chapter yesterday rejoices with the people of Kaduna state and the entire Middle Belt over the appointments of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah and Prof. Qurix Williams Barnabas on their appointments as Pro-Chancellor and Vice Chancellor, respectively, of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia.
A statement signed by the Kadun Chapter of the MBF and made available to our reporter in Kaduna added that The appointments, announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, “are a testament to the exceptional leadership, dedication, and contributions of these distinguished individuals to education and national development.”
According to Danbaki, “Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, is a globally respected intellectual, peace advocate, and voice of reason.
“ His unwavering commitment to justice, equity, and the advancement of education has earned him admiration across Nigeria and beyond,” he added
“As Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Bishop Kukah’s visionary leadership will undoubtedly guide the university toward becoming a center of academic excellence and innovation,” the statement continued.
On the Professor, Danbaki said: “Prof. Qurix Williams Barnabas, an accomplished academic and administrator, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as Vice Chancellor. His distinguished career in academia and research, coupled with his passion for institution-building, positions him as the ideal leader to steer the university toward achieving its mandate of fostering applied sciences and technological advancement,” he said.
“The Middle Belt Forum, Kaduna Chapter, commends President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for these strategic appointments, which reflect his administration’s commitment to recognizing and harnessing the immense human resources within the Middle Belt region.
“The Forum expresses its profound gratitude to the President for his foresight and urges him to continue identifying and appointing more capable leaders from the Middle Belt to key positions in his administration.
“As the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, prepares to admit its first cohort of students in September 2025, we are confident that under the leadership of Bishop Kukah and Prof. Qurix, the institution will become a hub of academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and innovation.
“Their appointments align perfectly with the Renewed Hope Agenda, and we trust that they will lay a solid foundation for the university’s growth and impact.
“The Middle Belt Forum, Kaduna Chapter, pledges its full support to Bishop Kukah, Prof. Qurix, and the entire university community as they work to transform the educational landscape of Southern Kaduna and Nigeria at large. We pray for God’s wisdom, guidance, and strength as they embark on this noble journey,” ends the statement.
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