By Abubakar Abdullahi
The long-awaited Lincoln University Kumo is on the verge of commencing academic activities following a high-level advocacy visit by the Deputy Governor of Gombe State, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, to the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu, in Abuja.
During the meeting, Dr. Jatau highlighted the proactive measures taken by the Gombe State Government to ensure the university’s smooth takeoff, in line with international best practices.
He disclosed that the government had already provided adequate land and infrastructure, including a Senate building, lecture halls, and laboratories.
He further stated that Lincoln University Kumo would address the challenge of brilliant students from Gombe State who score high in JAMB but are unable to secure admission into existing universities.
Additionally, the institution is set to benefit from the newly established Federal Medical Centre (FM) which will serve as its teaching hospital for medical students, thereby enhancing healthcare education in the state.
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It will be recalled that the Gombe State Government had entered into a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with Lincoln University Malaysia to establish Lincoln University Kumo.
In his response, Prof. Ribadu commended the state government for fulfilling its obligations toward establishing the institution.
He assured that the NUC would take all necessary steps to fast-track the approval process for the immediate commencement of academic programs.
The Deputy Governor was accompanied by the Vice-Chancellor of Lincoln University Kumo, Prof. Adamu Sadiq Abubakar, and the Registrar of Lincoln University, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Dr. Abubakar Umar.
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As part of the visit, Dr. Jatau presented a copy of his recently published book, “A Sociology for Medical Practice,” to the NUC Executive Secretary.
With the NUC’s support and the state government’s commitment, Lincoln University Kumo is set to become a reality, offering increased access to higher education and medical training for students in Gombe State and beyond.
