By Hussaini Yero, Funtua The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Gusau (FUGUS), Prof. Muazu Abubakar , has urged his successor to con...
By Hussaini Yero, Funtua
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Gusau (FUGUS), Prof. Muazu Abubakar, has urged his successor to consolidate on the developmental strides recorded by the university in order to further strengthen education across the region.
Prof. Abubakar made the call during a public lecture organised by the College of Health Sciences as part of activities lined up to bid him farewell ahead of the completion of his five-year tenure, which ends on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Daily Struggle reports that the lecture and award presentation were organised by the college in appreciation of the Vice-Chancellor for establishing the College of Health Sciences during his tenure.
The college currently operates with 18 departments, 11 laboratories, and a medical library.
Prof. Abubakar is expected to formally hand over the office of Vice-Chancellor to Prof. Tukur Adamu on February 10.
Speaking at the event, Abubakar said the achievements recorded during his administration were part of his responsibilities as Vice-Chancellor, stressing that his successor should build on existing foundations to enable the college and the university at large to attain full capacity.
He noted that development was not limited to the College of Health Sciences alone but cut across the entire institution, adding that history would judge his contributions.
The outgoing Vice-Chancellor thanked the university community and other stakeholders for their support, which he said made the successes of his administration possible.
Earlier, the guest lecturer and Provost of the College of Health Sciences, FUGUS, Prof. Ismaila Mungadi, delivered a paper titled “Breaking the Silence: Understanding Prostate Health and Urinary Issues.”
Prof. Mungadi disclosed that prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy among men in Nigeria and the second most common worldwide, particularly affecting men aged 50 years and above.
He explained that about 50 per cent of men at age 60 are at risk of prostate-related health issues, while the risk increases to about 90 per cent by age 80, either through prostate enlargement or cancer.
He urged men aged 50 and above to seek early medical screening, noting that early detection and timely medical intervention offer better treatment options and outcomes.
In his remarks, the Dean of the College of Health Sciences, Prof. Abdulrazaq Taiwo, commended the Vice-Chancellor and the university management for the remarkable development achieved during the tenure.
He also urged Prof. Abubakar to continue to identify with FUGUS in future engagements and prayed for God’s guidance and success in his subsequent endeavours.
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