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The team also used the occasion to congratulate their colleague, ESV. Prof. Muhammad Bashar Nuhu, Shettiman Minna da Kuta, on his appointment as Executive Director, Finance of the NCDC.
In his remarks, Prof. Kemiki said the delegation was at the Commission to assure it of the school’s readiness to establish strategic partnerships with the NCDC in the areas of research, capacity building, innovation, and development initiatives that will contribute to the realization of the Commission’s mandate across the North Central region.
Prof Kemiki also said that his team were at the NCDC to celebrate the well-deserved appointment of Prof. Bashar, describing it as a source of pride for the School and the University.
Kemiki noted that since joining the Federal University of Technology, Minna over two decades ago, Prof. Bashar has distinguished himself as an accomplished scholar and an outstanding administrator.
According to Kemiki; “Prof. Bashar’s exemplary service has seen him hold several strategic positions, including Head of the Department of Estate Management and Valuation and Director of the Centre for Human Settlement and Urban Development, among others”.
A statement by Dr. Makut Simon Macham, Head of Media & Corporate Communications of the NCDC stated that Kemiki further said that the appointment of Bashar as Executive Director, Finance, came as no surprise given his proven competence and leadership.
Kemiki also conveyed the appreciation of the School and the University for the consistent support Prof. Bashar has extended to the Department of Estate Management and Valuation and the School of Environmental Technology.
He particularly acknowledged his invaluable contribution to the successful hosting of the School of Environmental Technology International Conference, describing his support as memorable and deeply appreciated.
While welcoming the delegation, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the North Central Development Commission, Dr. Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyil, thanked them for the glowing testimony about Prof. Bashar, who he described as a dedicated professional making significant contributions toward the successful take-off and delivery of the Commission’s mandate.
Dr. Tsenyil reiterated the Commission’s commitment to collaborating with educational and research institutions to promote knowledge-driven development and improving the standard of education within the North Central region.
Responding, the Executive Director, Finance, Prof. Muhammad Bashar Nuhu, expressed gratitude to his colleagues for the visit and their words of encouragement.
Bashar pledged to continue contributing to the growth and development of the School of Environmental Technology and the Federal University of Technology, Minna, while remaining committed to the successful implementation of the Commission’s mandate.
