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NEU, YUMSUK, ADUSTECH join forces to enhance academic advancement

By Sabiu Abdullahi

Near East University (NEU), Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano (YUMSUK), and Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to foster academic cooperation and enhance research endeavours.

The MOU, signed recently, focuses on collaborative research projects, conferences, and seminars.

Representatives from the participating institutions affirmed their commitment to mutual cooperation and knowledge exchange during the signing ceremony.

The signatories included Professor Tamer Salidag, Rector of Near East University; Professor Dilber Uzun Ozsahin, Director of Operational Research Center in Healthcare; Assoc. Prof. Berna Uzun; Dr. Zubaida Said Ameen; and Dr. Auwalu Saleh Mubarak from NEU. ADUSTECH was represented by Professor Adamu Mustapha, Director of Linkages and Affiliations, and Professor Muktar Atiku Kurawa, Vice-Chancellor of YUMSUK, and Assoc. Prof. Rukayya Hamidu, Director of Advances and Linkages.

The MOU marks a significant milestone in the journey towards collaborative research and academic advancement. The participating universities aim to facilitate interdisciplinary research, promote knowledge dissemination, and nurture the next generation of scholars and researchers.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, representatives expressed optimism about the potential impact of the collaboration on academic and research landscapes.

They reiterated their commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence in academia, with the shared goal of advancing knowledge for the betterment of society.

This historic collaboration is expected to yield significant benefits, including advancing research and academic endeavors and promoting knowledge sharing and exchange among participating institutions.

Kano University establishes cervical cancer screening lab

By Muhammad Aminu

Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano (YUMSUK), has established a laboratory for screening cervical cancer in women, the first of its kind in northern Nigeria.

The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Mukhtar Kurawa, said the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) DNA Modular Research Laboratory would greatly help in the research and treatment of cervical cancer in women, especially in North-Western Nigeria.

The laboratory, situated on the Main Campus of the University, was funded by a grant from Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TetFund). Prof. Kurawa further explained that there is a rise in cervical cancer among women in the region hence the university’s efforts to address the problem.

The VC challenged researchers to take advantage of the centre by conducting scientific research to achieve the set objectives. The VC assured continuous support for the centre, saying that “researches are now conducted not only for academic progression but also for economic development”.

He expressed optimism that the centre would excel and achieve its objective due to its state-of-the-art facilities. The Lead Researcher and Dean, Faculty of Clinical Sciences of the university, Dr Iman Usman-Haruna, said, “the centre is established to provide free services to women with cancer problems.”

She said about 1,500 patients are expected to benefit during the first phase of its programme. “This research is a multi-centre study to be conducted in Kano, Katsina and Jigawa and is mainly on cervical cancer screening.

“We will be performing pap smear and HPV test for 1,500 women, samples will be transported to Yusuf Maitama Sule University for processing.” This is through a grant from TETFund and with great support from the university management,” she said.

She applauded the Vice-Chancellor and TETFUND for their support for the actualisation of the project, describing it as a welcome development for the betterment of society.