Bauchi varsity pledges support for violence prevention initiatives
By Samuel Luka,
Bauchi
The Bauchi state owned Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) has pledged to support initiatives that are aimed at preventing violence within its community and the state in general.
The Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Fatimah Tahir stated this during a 2-day workshop on “Re-understanding Violence Prevention through A Health Lense” organized by Forward Action for Conservation of Indigenous Species (FACIS) in collaboration with SAZU and other partners.
Represented by Dr. Musa Adamu Wunti, the vice Chancellor commended FACIS for organizing the workshop and allowing SAZU to host it.
She expressed the university’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote peace and stability in the community.
According to the vice Chancellor, such efforts are essential for the development and progress of the state.
As contained in a press statement made available to newsmen by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Auwal Hassan, the workshop is designed to empower students with knowledge and skills on violence prevention.
Hassan added that the workshop is a significant step towards promoting peace and stability in the university community and by extension, Bauchi state as a whole.
The PRO informed that the Vice Chancellor called on students to pay close attention during the workshop and assured them that they would have a sense of belonging in the crusade against violence.
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She thanked FACIS for their efforts and expressed optimism that the workshop would empower students to become part of the crusade against violence, assuring that SAZU is committed to collaborating with FACIS to prevent violence and promote peace in the community.
On his part, the Senior Technical Advisor of FACIS, Dr. Salisu Ibrahim Waziri, explained that the organization is viewing violence prevention from a health perspective.
He pointed out that this approach is a product of research and development, and SAZU was chosen for the workshop due to the existence of active student clubs, including the Students Environmental Conservation Club and the Peace Volunteer Club.
The Senior Technical Advisor stated that workshop is a significant step towards promoting peace and preventing violence in Bauchi State.
He commended SAZU’s commitment to supporting such initiative adding that it will contribute to creating a more peaceful and stable society.
Dr. Waziri maintained that by working together, SAZU and FACIS can make a positive impact in the community and promote a culture of peace and non-violence.
“The university’s pledge to support violence prevention initiatives is a significant step towards achieving this goal”, he stated.