Baze University Management visits TETFUND, Showcases Tech-Driven Growth, National Impact
The management of Baze University has paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in Abuja, in a move aimed at strengthening collaboration between both institutions for the advancement of Nigeria’s higher education sector.
The delegation from Baze University was led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Jamila Shu’ara, and included key members of the university’s management: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Dr. Atiku Saleh Dambatta; Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics), Professor Osita Agbu; Registrar, Professor Abiodun Adeniyi; Dean of Postgraduate Studies, Associate Professor Akubue Jideofor; and the Chief of Staff to the Chancellor, Major General Garba Abdullahi (rtd), among others.
The team was received by the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc. Sonny S.T. Echono, alongside members of the Fund’s management team.
Joining the meeting virtually, the Founder and Chancellor of Baze University, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed PhD, expressed appreciation to the Executive Secretary for his unwavering support. He also highlighted the university’s ongoing commitment to innovation and capacity building.
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“Baze University represents diversity, religious harmony, technological advancement, and academic integrity,” the Chancellor stated, noting that the university’s academic calendar remained uninterrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vice Chancellor Professor Jamila Shu’ara expressed gratitude to TETFund for selecting Baze University for hands-on learning programmes, assuring that the institution would continue to uphold the highest standards in teaching, research, and service.
She also praised TETFund’s recognition of the university’s role in development conversations, describing Baze as a “university of tomorrow in today,” built on pillars of innovation, diversity, and excellence.
“All our processes are technology-driven. From student admissions to staff management, we deploy smartboards in every classroom and are fully accredited by nine professional bodies,” she stated.
According to Professor Shu’ara, Baze University currently enrolls 6,985 students, has produced over 3,400 graduates, and employs 920 staff members. The university also maintains a dedicated security team of 150 trained personnel to ensure a safe learning environment.
In response, Arc. Echono reiterated TETFund’s readiness to support the university’s initiatives where necessary, while commending the Chancellor, Senator Baba-Ahmed, and the entire management team for their visionary leadership and contributions to educational excellence in Nigeria.
