KASU Wins ₦1bn TETFund Grant for Commercial Agriculture

News in brief:

-Kaduna State University (KASU) has received a ₦1 billion TETFund grant to boost commercial agriculture programs and infrastructure.

-The university is expanding academic offerings and research collaborations in cybersecurity, biotechnology, stem cell science, AI, and blockchain.

Kaduna State University (KASU) has secured a ₦1 billion grant from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to support the expansion of its commercial agriculture programmes, aimed at strengthening food production and skill development in Nigeria’s agricultural sector.

Vice Chancellor Professor Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa announced the development while highlighting sweeping reforms within the institution. He stated that the university has established two new academic colleges, the College of Science, Computing & Engineering, and the College of Allied Health & Pharmaceutical Sciences, to align teaching and research with global standards.

Global Research Partnerships Strengthened

Prof. Musa noted that KASU is deepening international collaboration through partnerships with Lomonosov Moscow State University to improve digital literacy and academic exchanges. The institution has also partnered with the University of Indonesia to advance stem cell research and with Ascending Consultants/Ledger Lab for innovation in Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain technology.

NUC Accreditation Expands Academic Capacity

To meet evolving workforce needs, the university has introduced new programmes in high-demand fields, including Cybersecurity, Data Science, Biotechnology, and Information Systems.

The Vice Chancellor added that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has conducted resource verification for 40 new programmes at KASU and accredited over 50 courses, with 47 earning full accreditation, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to academic excellence.

Prof. Musa assured that the university will continue to drive innovation and address national priorities in food security, healthcare, and digital transformation.