The Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, FUASK, has inaugurated ten tricycles to ease transportation for students and improve movement between the university and surrounding destinations.
The tricycles were provided through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, as part of efforts to strengthen student support services.
Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Williams Barnabas Qurix, said the Federal Government, through TETFund, had committed to providing ten tricycles to selected institutions, with FUASK among the beneficiaries.
He said the vehicles would provide additional transport options for students travelling along the university’s service routes.
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The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Most Reverend Dr Hassan Matthew Kukah, expressed appreciation to the Federal Government and TETFund for supporting the institution.
He also acknowledged the contributions of the university management, staff and other stakeholders to the institution’s development.
The university says the initiative is expected to address some of the transportation challenges faced by students and improve access to destinations along its service routes.
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