KASU Alumni Association holds reunion ceremony

Speaking at the event in Kaduna, Pro Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of KASU, Mallam Husseini Tukur Dikko, assured of the Council’s full support to the VC and his Management team in making the university one of the best in the country.

He noted that in order to ensure KASU progresses there is need for collaboration with parties outside the government, and one of such parties identified is the university alumni.

“We can leverage upon the university alumni for collaboration to develop our strategy which is to make KASU one of the best in Nigeria, Africa and indeed the world,” he said.

In his presentation with the theme:

“Empowering the Future Generations: The Role of University Alumni Associations in Fostering Entrepreneurship and Turning Students into Job Creators” the Guest Lecturer and Deputy VC (Academics) KASU, Prof Yusha’u Ango, said today, Nigeria faces quite a number of challenges which could only be met if it has innovative, well educated and entrepreneurial citizens.

He averred that alumni associations hold a unique position because they are mentors, role models, and sources of

inspiration; the university could leverage on their influence to guide and empower students in their entrepreneurial journey.

According to him, while the role of universities is crucial, the significant impact alumni can have on forstering entrepreneurship among current students can not be overemphasize.

“Alumni with their success stories and practical insights, serve as powerful role models for students considering entrepreneurial paths.

“The positive influence of alumni, mentorship, networking, and financial support can encourage students to embark in entrepreneurial ventures,” he averred.

Earlier in his address, National President, KASU  Alumni,  Abdulhadi Abdullahi, said the theme of the reunion was timely considering the challenges confronting graduates in our contemporary environment.

According to him, he is looking forward to seeing KASU alumni becomes “job creators” instead of “job seekers”, tasking fellow alumni to bring their verse knowledge and experience to develop the university to a global standard.

While he said the reunion serves as an opportunity for members to reconnect, share experiences, and forster networking among themselves; the National president added that, “it will also provide a platform for members to reminisce about their time at the university and contribute to the growth and development of their alma mater.”

He then appealed to the Kaduna State Government to consider adopting a method of retention of the best students in various departments as lecturers after graduation, which he said is a global practice in universities across the globe.

“This will not only encourage academic excellence but also build confidence in the quality of graduates produced by the university,” Abdullahi said.