Fed Poly Kaura Namoda revamps security architecture – Rector
Fed Poly Kaura Namoda revamps security architecture – Rector
The Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda in Zamfara has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing its security architecture to protect the lives of its staff and students.
The Rector, Dr Aminu Yusuf, stated this in Kaura Namoda on Friday at the 38th matriculation ceremony of 1,450 newly admitted students of the institution for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Yusuf reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring the protection of the lives and property of staff and students, adding that the institution aimed at having a peaceful academic environment.
“You know, security and a peaceful academic environment are necessary for effective teaching and learning process.
“As we all know, without peace, an effective learning process cannot be achieved; therefore, we are committed to collaborating with all stakeholders to promote peace and stability in this institution.
“We are strengthening our collaboration with security agencies as part of the measures taken by the management of this institution under my leadership,” he said.
He further said that the polytechnic had engaged the services of military and other security agencies in the security affairs of the institution.
“We also enhance the capacity of our local security guards as well as engage with all stakeholders to continue achieving lasting peace and stability.
“Recently, we achieved the completion of a 2.5-kilometer perimeter fencing of the institution executed by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund) under my administration.
“God willing, we have been enjoying a peaceful atmosphere in this institution; in fact, we have never had any attack on either staff or students.
“I pray that God will continue to give us maximum protection,” Yusuf explained.
The rector commended the Kaura Namoda Emirate Council, the Zamfara Government, Federal Lawmaker Abdulmalik Zubairu, and other stakeholders for their kind support for the development of the institution.
He also commended the Federal Government for investing in multi-million Naira worth of infrastructural development projects in the institution through Tetfund.
“We really appreciate the National Board of Technical Education (NBTE) for the recent accreditation of 38 programmes across departments and schools.
“I want to use this medium to appreciate the federal government, through Tetfund, for various achievements recorded in human resource development in this institution,” he revealed.
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The rector appealed for more intervention from the federal government on infrastructure and capital projects for the institution.
He urged the newly admitted students to shun any form of social vices for their own safety and the society at large.
“I implore you to be good ambassadors of this Polytechnic by adhering to all the rules and regulations that cover all aspects of your lives on campus and in host communities.
“I would like to advise you to stay away from cultism, examination malpractice, robbery, internet fraud, moral perversion, impersonation, and any other related crimes.
“You should desist from communal scandals involving students and members of the host communities as well as unruly behavior towards staff and facilities,” the rector advised.
