Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has commissioned and handed over 12 units of three-bedroom staff quarters to the Federal University of Health Sciences Azare (FUHSA), as part of efforts to strengthen tertiary education infrastructure in the North-East.
The newly completed housing project comprises two-storey buildings containing six flats each, designed to address accommodation challenges faced by academic staff of the institution.
Represented at the ceremony by the Borno State Commissioner for Housing and Environment, Mustapha Gubio, the governor said the intervention underscores his administration’s commitment to supporting educational institutions within and beyond Borno State.
According to him, providing quality accommodation for lecturers and senior staff is essential for enhancing teaching, research and overall institutional stability.
Boosting Staff Welfare
Zulum noted that staff welfare remains central to the growth and sustainability of universities, particularly specialised institutions like FUHSA, which plays a critical role in training healthcare professionals.
He emphasised that improved living conditions would enhance productivity, morale and retention of qualified academic personnel.
The Vice-Chancellor of FUHSA, Bala Audu, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Mohammed Alkali, described the gesture as timely and impactful.
He expressed appreciation to the Borno State Government for the support and assured that the university management would ensure proper maintenance of the facilities.
Strengthening Education in the North-East
Stakeholders say the commissioning of the staff quarters reflects growing collaboration between state governments and federal institutions in addressing infrastructural deficits in Nigeria’s education sector.
The project is expected to improve staff accommodation, reduce logistical stress, and contribute to the long-term development of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, as a centre of excellence in medical education and research.
