Teachers in Kano, Jigawa, and Bauchi states are set to benefit from Skyline University’s corporate social responsibility initiative, focusing on skill development to contribute to the nation’s progress.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Ajith Kumar, expressed the university’s commitment to partnering with stakeholders to enhance the quality of education in Jigawa state. Professor Ajith Kumar announced this initiative during a one-day workshop for private school proprietors held at the NUT center in Dutse over the weekend. As part of its corporate social responsibility, Skyline University is conducting skills training for teachers in various states, including Kano, Jigawa, and Bauchi, with the goal of contributing to the overall development of the country.
He further assured more collaboration with the Jigawa state government, not only in training students but also in how to apply the knowledge acquired for nation-building and economic development. University has expressed its readiness to partner with stakeholders to strengthen the quality education system in Jigawa state.
“We believe that our interactions with private school proprietors today will help them design comprehensive strategies that would enhance the quality of education for secondary school students to compete with others globally,” he said.
He further assured more collaboration with the Jigawa state government, not only in training students but also in how to apply the knowledge acquired for nation-building and economic development.
While speaking to the University team, the Director-General, Dr. Ya’u Ahmad Sara, said the Jigawa state government is ready to partner with Skyline University to improve the quality of education in the state.
He urged the Jigawa private school proprietors to focus on building good character in their students and commended the team for choosing Jigawa state among the few selected to benefit from the training.
Also speaking, the Director of Academic Support Services of Skyline University, Sarada Maganti, said the team was in Jigawa to expand its mutual relationship with the state government as the University clocks five years.