Nigeria TV Info – Federal University Of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Commences Academic Activities With 2,000 Pioneer Students

The newly established Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia (FUASK), recently approved by the administration of President Bola Tinubu, has officially commenced its maiden academic session with about 2,000 pioneer students, in line with Federal Government directives.

President Tinubu, while granting approval for the establishment of the university, directed that academic activities begin in September 2025.

Addressing the new intakes, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Quirix, described the take-off as a landmark achievement and a boost to Nigeria’s higher education sector.

According to Prof. Quirix, FUASK’s curriculum was deliberately designed to produce self-reliant graduates with entrepreneurial and innovative skills.

> “We have integrated 30 per cent of our curriculum, as guided by the National Universities Commission (NUC), with courses in business enterprise development, environmental studies, and social governance. Our vision is to produce graduates who will not solely depend on government jobs but will be problem-solvers and job creators,” he explained.

The VC acknowledged some initial challenges with online registration but noted that provisions for onsite technical assistance had helped resolve them.

He further revealed that the Federal Government had approved personnel and overhead costs for the institution, while the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) provided capital support for ongoing construction projects across the campus.