By Sunusi K Naisa
The Kano State Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofarmata, has assured the Aminu Kano College of Islamic and Legal Studies (AKCILS) of swift action to resolve various bottlenecks hindering the academic pursuit of the college. He emphasized his ongoing communication with Yusuf Maitama Sule University to address academic issues faced by the College’s Law students and to facilitate their admission into the Univer
The Commissioner made this announcement on Monday during his official visit to the College, where he held a critical stakeholder meeting with the college community in his endeavor to enhance and elevate the college’s standards.
Dr. Yusuf Kofarmata stated that the purpose of the visit was to explore avenues for increasing student enrollment and to discuss issues that would facilitate successful affiliations for the college.
“I have instructed the Vice Chancellor of YUMSUK to expedite the resolution of the JAMB affiliation process to ensure smooth admission of our students into the University,” said the Commissioner.
In addition to directing the College Management to eliminate the demarcation between the College and its annex to protect the land, Dr. Kofarmata also ordered the demolition of all buildings and structures erected within the confiscated College land. He further tasked the College Management with hiring security personnel to safeguard the land.
The Commissioner also pledged the completion of all abandoned projects, citing directives from the government to mobilize contractors for projects such as the 350-seat theater and the student center.
Furthermore, Dr. Kofarmata promised to explore the possibility of reviving scrapped diploma and remedial studies programs, as well as creating additional programs to enhance internal revenue generation and provide opportunities for youth to obtain higher certificates.
He assured the College Management of the government’s commitment to providing more infrastructural facilities, including the construction of staff offices, hostels, and laboratories, to address infrastructural challenges.
Earlier, Provost Prof. Balarabe Jakada described the College as a significant institution in the state, producing numerous important personalities in various fields.
Prof. Jakada emphasized the peaceful relationship between the College and the Government during his tenure as Provost.
“We have spent six years leading this important institution with a record of peace and harmonious relationship between the staff and the government,” affirmed the Provost.
He reiterated his commitment to maintaining a cordial working relationship with the government and the public, commending the Commissioner for his unwavering support in elevating the college’s status.
In a vote of thanks, the College Acting Registrar, Malam Auwalu Muhammad Kabara, praised the Commissioner and his team for their timely inspection visit to the College.
Earlier, the Provost, Prof. Balarabe Jakade, led the Commissioner and management in inspecting the college facilities.
