The Vice-Chancellor of Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University, Kano (KHAIRUN), Professor Abdulrashid Garba, has explained the reasons behind the University's decision to honour the Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Professor Haruna Musa, fsi, with a colloquium to mark his first year in office.

Professor Garba said the first objective was to celebrate the 12th Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano, whom he described as an icon of academic progress. He noted that within just 12 months in office, Professor Musa has demonstrated purposeful leadership through significant strides in academic development, staff welfare initiatives, student-centred support services, and an increased drive towards internationalization.

According to him, the second objective was to celebrate a mentor through the recognition of his mentees. He explained that the event acknowledged Bayero University, Kano's pivotal role in the establishment and growth of KHAIRUN, as well as its broader contributions to the development of universities across Kano, Katsina and Jigawa States.

Professor Garba said the third objective was to provide an academic platform for examining emerging theoretical and practical advances in sustainable development, with particular emphasis on science and technology education.

"Transformative Science and Technology Education is regarded as a catalyst for personal, societal and environmental transformation," he stated.

He added that the colloquium was designed not only to honour exemplary leadership but also to stimulate intellectual discourse on the role of science and technology education in advancing sustainable national development.