Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has formalized a strategic partnership with Michigan State University (MSU), USA, to establish a world-class Faculty of Agriculture at Gombe State University (GSU).
The landmark collaboration was sealed with the signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) during a ceremony attended by senior MSU officials, including Professor Bradley Marks, Chair of the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering; Professor Karim Maredia, Assistant Dean; and other directors of International Programmes.
The partnership will focus on climate-smart agriculture, faculty and student exchanges, joint research projects, curriculum co-development, and initiatives in sustainable agriculture, water management, renewable energy, and landscape restoration.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya commended MSU’s global leadership in agricultural innovation, describing the partnership as a cornerstone of his administration’s sustainable development agenda.
“We are leveraging MSU’s world-class expertise to build a premier agricultural institution in Gombe State. While GSU benefits immensely, MSU faculty and students will also gain valuable insights from Africa’s dynamic agricultural landscape,” the Governor stated.
The Governor also held technical meetings with faculty members from MSU’s Departments of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, as well as Electrical and Computer Engineering, including Professors Ajit Srivastava, Narendra Das, Daniel Morris, and Daniel Uyeh. He was also conducted on a tour of the MSU South Campus Farms by Professors Barry Bradford, Jacquelyn Perkin, and Daniel Uyeh.
At the MSU African Studies Centre, the Governor and his delegation met with Professor Leo Zulu, Alliance for African Partnership Co-Directors Dr. Jose Jackson-Malete and Dr. Amy Jamison, and Vice Provost for International Studies and Programmes, Professor Titus Awokuse, to discuss research and institutional support for the planned college at GSU.
Governor Yahaya reaffirmed his administration’s commitment, citing the recent approval of ₦1.1 billion for the take-off of the Faculty of Agriculture in Malam Sidi and the allocation of 365 hectares of land for research, extension services, and future expansion. He disclosed that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval for the college, with academic programmes set to begin in the 2025/2026 session.
Professor Bradley Marks praised the Governor’s vision and leadership, saying: “We commend His Excellency for his strong commitment and follow-up visit. This Letter of Intent reflects a shared determination to deliver a transformative academic partnership.”
The Governor’s delegation included Hon. Aliyu Baba Manu, Chairman, House Committee on Appropriations; Barr. Moljengo M. Kaltungo, Member, GSU Governing Council; Dr. Ismail Jibrin, Chairman, Gombe State Drugs Management Agency; and Ahmed Husaini, Director General, Research and Documentation.
Following the successful engagements in Michigan, Governor Inuwa Yahaya proceeded to New York to participate in the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80).
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