FUGUS VC Seeks Enhances Security Collaboration to Secure Students, Staff

From Babangida Abdullahi, Gusau

The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Gusau (FUGUS), Professor Tukur Adamu called on the security agencies in Zamfara state to proactively enhanced defensive collaboration to strengthen security within the University and its host communities.

Professor Tukur Adamu made the call when leading the University Management team on separate courtesy visits to key Security Agencies in the State.

Speaking during the visits, the Vice Chancellor who took the mantle of leadership barely two months ago, said the engagements were aimed at formally introducing himself to the Heads of the Security Agencies and as well to appreciate their sustained efforts in safeguarding the University Community.

Professor Tukur Adamu said, the visit aimed at seeking enhanced collaboration to further improve security on Campus and the host communities.

“I have been briefed by the University Security Officer on the immense support and cooperation my predecessor enjoyed from your Agencies, which has significantly contributed to the uninterrupted academic activities in the University despite the prevailing security challenges in the State,” Professor Adamu stated.

He specifically advocated for the deployment of additional security personnel to the University’s host communities, where majority of staff and students reside, stressing the need for proactive measures to ensure their safety.

Professor Adamu also assured the Agencies of his administration’s continued support and cooperation in their collective efforts to secure the University and its environs.

In their separate responses, the Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Muhammad Bello; the Commander, 1 Brigade Nigerian Army Headquarters, Brigadier General Mustapha Jimoh; the State Commandant of NSCDC, Sani Mustapha; and the Commandant of the Zamfara Community Protection Guards, AIG Muhammad Shehu Dalijan (Rtd), commended the Vice Chancellor for the visit.

They each reaffirmed their Agencies’ commitment to strengthening collaboration with the University with a view to enhancing the safety and security of staff, students, and host communities.

The visits also provided an avenue for fruitful discussions between the University Management and the Security Chiefs on some vital issues, including Staff/ Students/ community sensitization and the adoption of more proactive strategies to curb criminal activities and address the root causes of the protracted security challenges.

The Agencies visited include the Zamfara State Police Command, the Nigerian Army 1 Brigade Headquarters, the State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Zamfara Community Protection Guards.