Yobe Assembly Commits to Boost University Funding Support

The Yobe State House of Assembly has pledged to enhance budgetary allocations for Yobe State University, as stated by Speaker Chiroma Mashio during a visit from the university's Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Muhammad Tahir, and his management team. Mashio confirmed that the Assembly would invite the university management to partake in the 2027 budget defense to address the institution's funding and developmental needs.

He congratulated Tahir on his recent appointment as the fifth substantive Vice-Chancellor and highlighted the importance of the visit in light of the upcoming budget preparations. The Speaker also assured support for the university to access funding from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund and other development agencies.

Additionally, he urged the university to provide expert advice on challenges in primary and secondary education, linking the quality of students entering tertiary institutions to the standards of basic education. Tahir noted that his administration has focused on academic excellence and community impact since assuming office in January 2026.