About Us
Federal University of Kashere
Federal University, Kashere (FUK) was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2010 as part of an initiative to increase access to higher education and ensure equity among all states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. FUK aims to be a world-class institution, attracting and nurturing brilliant and talented young individuals from diverse backgrounds in Gombe State, Nigeria, and beyond, preparing them to become the leaders of tomorrow.
The creation of FUK was part of a broader effort presented by the then Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth O. Gbagi, to the Federal Executive Council. In its 39th meeting on November 10, 2010, a memorandum was submitted requesting the establishment of 44 new tertiary institutions across Nigeria to address the challenges of access and equitable educational development. In response, the Federal Executive Council approved the establishment of 12 new universities, with nine universities, including FUK, launched under Phase I of this initiative.
To oversee the establishment, a 12-member committee, chaired by Prof. Julius A. Okojie, Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), was appointed. On November 15, 2010, the committee presented its report, outlining the locations and modalities for the universities. With the backing of state governments, permanent campuses and take-off sites were identified and approved. A funding allocation of 1.5 billion Naira per university was also approved by the Federal Executive Council, sourced from the Education Trust Fund (ETF), ensuring a solid foundation for FUK’s establishment and future growth.
Our
Vision, Mission, and Mandate
Our Mission
To serve as a world-renowned Centre of learning through excellence in teaching, research and scholarly/artistic activities, and service to the community, state, nation, and the world.
Our Vision
To become a world-renowned Centre of learning where students are prepared with the knowledge, skills, and disposition they need in order to serve their Community, State, Nation, and the world through excellence in Teaching, Research, and Service.
Our Mandate
To train high level technical manpower for technological development of Nigeria, To conduct research that will translate into products and services, To provide community services that will impact on the well-being of the people.
University History
Federal University of Kashere (FUK) was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2010 as part of an initiative to increase access to higher education and ensure equity across the federation. Its founding aligns with the government’s goal to establish federal tertiary institutions in every state, ensuring equal educational opportunities for all Nigerian citizens. FUK is committed to becoming a world-class institution that attracts and trains brilliant young minds from diverse backgrounds, preparing them to become leaders of tomorrow.
In November 2010, a memorandum was presented by the then Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth O. Gbagi, to the Federal Executive Council, proposing the establishment of 44 new tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The proposal aimed to address challenges of access and equitable educational development. Following discussions, the council approved the creation of twelve new universities, with nine starting immediately as part of Phase I of the initiative. FUK was one of the nine universities approved for take-off.
A committee led by Prof. Julius A. Okojie, Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), was formed to develop the operational guidelines for these universities. Following extensive consultations and the identification of key sites, FUK was granted the necessary approvals, with funding of 1.5 billion Naira from the Education Trust Fund (ETF) to support its establishment.
FUK’s official commencement came with the appointment of Professor Mohammed Kabiru Farouk as Vice Chancellor and Dr. Abubakar Aliyu Bafeto as Registrar by President Goodluck Jonathan in February 2011. On March 1, 2011, the Vice Chancellor and Registrar were introduced to the Executive Governor of Gombe State, marking the beginning of a strong partnership between the university and the state government. The university is also focused on contributing to local development through programs such as the pre-degree program, which caters to the educational needs of Gombe State indigenes.
This academic brief outlines the strategic direction and developmental plans for FUK over the first decade, from the 2011/12 academic session to the 2020/21 session, and provides a roadmap for its future growth and structure as it matures into a leading institution of higher learning.
Our Moto
The motto of FUK is ‘Education for Global Citizenship’ FUK seeks to prepare students that are globally competent regardless of their disciplines of study, who comprehend global events and respond to them effectively. As we live in the era of globalization, it is imperative that the university prepares its graduates to become globally competitive. It is not sufficient to focus on the study of the local to the exclusion of the global. Graduates of FUK shall be able and willing to apply the knowledge of interrelated global issues and multi-perspective analytical skills to local and global problem solving (Florida International University’s quality Enhancement Plan, 2010). Global Citizenship entails taking responsibility for seeking solutions to local, national, and global issues.
Management Staff
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