By Khadijah Aliyu
Kano State Polytechnic has established unified leadership structures for the Students’ Union Government (SUG), Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), and National Association of Kano State Students (NAKSS).
The Polytechnic has also introduced vice presidents to represent each of its schools, as part of efforts to promote unity, accountability, effective representation and peaceful coexistence among students.
The Rector, Dr Abubakar Umar Farouk, disclosed this at the inauguration of the newly appointed student executives in Kano.
Represented by the Deputy Rector, Administration, Dr Maryam Kabir, the Rector said the new leaders were selected based on their academic records and good conduct.
Dr Maryam urged the executives to be innovative, forward-looking and inclusive, while ensuring that all students are carried along in their activities.
She advised them to channel their concerns through appropriate channels and embrace dialogue in resolving issues with the management and other stakeholders.
The Deputy Rector also urged the student leaders to work closely with the Student Affairs Department to enhance their impact and contribute meaningfully to the development of the Polytechnic.
Earlier, the Deputy Registrar, Student Affairs, Malam Aminu Shehu Gwarzo, described the unified leadership structures as a milestone in the history of Kano State Polytechnic.
He charged the new executives to regard their positions as a responsibility to represent the entire student community, assuring them of the support and cooperation of the Student Affairs Department.
In his acceptance speech, the newly inaugurated SUG President, Comrade Aliyu Muhammad Tanimu of the School of Technology, pledged to represent all students irrespective of their school, religion, tribe or ethnicity.
He said his administration would prioritise security and welfare, academic excellence, transparency and effective communication, while calling for the cooperation of students and management to promote peace and development in the Polytechnic.
Editing By Safiyah Abdulkadir
