News Investigators/ The Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina, says plans to ensure that students of the institution go to China and Russia for their practical was in the pipeline.
The Vice Chancellor (V-C) of the university, Umar Adam-Katsayal, disclosed this in Daura on Wednesday, while briefing newsmen on his two years scorecard.
According to him, the university is working with the Chinese company handling the construction of the institution, towards achieving the plan practical trips.
”In 2018 and 2019, the Federal Government in collaboration with the company, selected and interviewed some students from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, specifically from civil, and mechanical engineering, who were taken to China for a two-year practical.
”The students did what is called three plus two, they spent two years here for the theory, and also spent three years there for the practical components.
”These are some of our pioneer academic staff today and they are preparing our students towards realising this plan and others,” he said.
According to him, the university is perfectly working for it’s its students to spend three years at home for the theory aspect, and move to China and Russia for the two years practical.
He disclosed that other achievements of the institution include strategic collaborations with prominent home and foreign institutions, especially key transport regulatory bodies.
”Additionally, the university has now been listed among institutions eligible for TETFund support, a development that will significantly enhance academic infrastructure and staff training,” he also said.
The vice chancellor further revealed that the university planned on expanding the campus infrastructure, including lecture halls, laboratories, workshops, staff and students’ accommodations.
”We are integrating modern technology in teaching, with plans to introduce smart classrooms and expand virtual learning platforms. Sustainability initiatives such as solar-powered facilities and green campus are also been prioritised.
”The university is set to expand its academic offerings to include programmes in transportation security, aviation technology, smart transport systems, and sustainable urban mobility.
”Short and executive course will soon be introduced to satisfy the need of working class and executive officers.
”The university also plans to intensify research efforts in autonomous vehicles and green logistics, as well as further develop its academic staff capacity and industry partnerships,” Adam-Katsayal added.
He however revealed that the institution was having funding challenges was in urgent need of additional resources due to the rising costs of running and maintaining existing infrastructure among others.
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