Bishop Matthew Kukah has described the establishment of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia (FUASK), Kaduna State, as a divine instrument for fostering growth and development in the state.
Kukah made the statement on Friday in Abuja during the inauguration of the university’s Governing Council and Principal Officers. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, presided over the event, appointing Kukah as the Chairman of the Governing Council.
Speaking at the event, Kukah said the university’s establishment marked a significant intervention, addressing key challenges in Southern Kaduna.
“The establishment of this university is a realisation of God’s intervention,” he said. “Nigeria may have its own challenges and will continue to have them, but I can assure you, Mr. Minister, that 60 per cent of the problems in Southern Kaduna have now been solved with the establishment of this university.”
He emphasized the region’s strong academic background, stating that Southern Kaduna has produced no fewer than 200 professors. Kukah expressed gratitude for the educational opportunities he and others had received, crediting missionaries for their contributions to education in the region.
“By locating this University of Applied Sciences here, you have given us the tools we need to move forward,” he added, pledging to support the institution’s growth.
In his address, Alausa said the university’s establishment was part of broader educational reforms aimed at strengthening technical and vocational training, expanding STEM education, and reducing the number of out-of-school children. He also highlighted plans to promote girl-child education and establish a College of Medicine within the university.
