Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has approved the construction of a five-kilometre road within Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, as part of efforts to strengthen infrastructure and improve mobility on the campus.
The governor announced the approval during the Combined 29th and 30th Convocation Ceremonies of the university, which were attended by members of the university management, graduating students, parents and other stakeholders.
According to Governor Fintiri, the road project is designed to enhance accessibility, ease movement within the campus and support the institution’s academic and social activities. He described the initiative as a demonstration of his administration’s commitment to investing in education and creating a conducive environment for teaching, learning and research.
The governor commended the management of MAU for its contributions to human capital development and urged graduating students to deploy the knowledge and skills acquired during their studies to make positive contributions to society.
The visitor, President Bola Tinubu, while speaking reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting research and innovation as critical drivers of national development. The president was represented by Kabiru Bala, former Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
President Tinubu noted that the Federal Government would continue to support initiatives that promote excellence in research and innovation, citing the approval of about ₦4.25 billion for 158 university research projects under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) National Research Fund (NRF) 2024 cycle as evidence of this commitment.
He further disclosed that funding for TETFund had been significantly increased, with a proposed allocation of ₦940.5 billion in the 2025 budget cycle. According to him, the increased funding would enable tertiary institutions to upgrade infrastructure, laboratories and career centres, thereby improving the learning and research environment.
In his address, Ibrahim Umar, the Vice-Chancellor of MAU, expressed the university’s appreciation to the Federal Government for its sustained support for education development. He highlighted the impact of key interventions, particularly the establishment of a solar farm on campus, which he said had significantly mitigated longstanding power supply challenges.
