The Bayero University, Kano, has admitted about 200 medical students on transfer from Sudan, following the ongoing war in the country.
Professor Sagir Adamu, the Vice-Chancellor of BUK stated this in Kano.
Adamu was speaking at the 4th edition of the institution’s College of Health Sciences Foundation Day on Thursday in Kano.
Adamu said that the university had entered into international collaboration with some institutions to strengthen its global reach and foster a dynamic learning environment.
He said the collaboration was aimed at enriching the academic community with diverse perspectives within the College of Health Sciences.
“The integration of the students is to ensure that our unique perspective and expertise contribute to the overall governance of the university.
“Our dedication is to retain and attract top-tier educators and ensure there is continued excellence in our academic programmes.
“We have welcomed over 200 transferred students from various institutions in Sudan to study Medicine at our College of Health Sciences, to enrich our academic community with diverse perspectives,” he said.
He said that student registration fees had been adjusted to ease the financial constraints in training the foreign students, while special charges were introduced for students of the College.
“Our college plays a crucial role in international collaboration, working closely with entities such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and these partnerships contribute significantly to the global impact of our research and initiatives,” Adamu said.
He said that there was a stride toward cutting-edge research, the university had established a new research centre focusing on advanced occupational health research and training.
Prof. Aisha Kuliya, the Provost of the College of Health Sciences, BUK, said the collaboration with the international institutions had helped in refocusing the College toward achieving its objectives.
Kuliya described the college as a beacon of knowledge, which nurtured an environment where learning goes beyond the confines of the classrooms.
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