Kano State Government has reversed the name of the state- owned University, Yusuf Maitama Sule University, to its original name, Northwest University.
The policy decision was resolved at the end of the 21st Council meeting of the Kano State Council held on November 29th 2024.
Recall that the University was named Yusuf Maitama Sule University by the Ganduje administration following the passage of the elder statesman, Yusuf Maitama Sule on July 3, 2017.
Naming the University after the deceased diplomat, political icon and traditional title holder was part of measures to honour him for his contributions to the state and the nation.
A statement by Sunusi A. Kofari Naisa, Public Relations Officer, Sttate Ministry for Higher Education (MHE), however
explained that the state government has approved the establishment of a Yusuf Maitama Sule College of Education and Advanced Studies in Ghari Local Government Area.
“The institution is modeled after existing colleges like Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso College of Education in Tudun Wada and Mallam Aminu Kano College of Legal and Islamic Studies” the statement said.
“The new college is expected to play a pivotal role in enhancing teacher training and advanced studies within the state” he stated..
To formalize these changes, the government directed that relevant bills be forwarded to the Kano State House of Assembly for legislative endorsement.
In the meantime, the Executive Council has also approved the extension of the retirement age for professors in universities from 65 to 70 years, while academic staff in other higher institutions will now retire at 65 instead of 60.
This reform aims to enhance academic staff retention and continuity in higher education institutions.
