From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina
The family of the late President, Muhammadu Buhari, has pledged to finance the construction of a Computer Science Complex at Al-Qalam University in Katsina State.
The project will be funded from the proceeds of the recently launched book, From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony held at the university campus, the late President’s widow, Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, said the complex would stand as a lasting testament to the enduring legacy of her husband.
She described the late Buhari as a statesman and patriot whose life was defined by duty, discipline, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to national development.
According to her, funding the project from the proceeds of the book serves as a reminder that “the greatest memorial we can build is not merely one of concrete and steel, but one that nurtures knowledge, character, and opportunity for generations yet unborn.”
She commended everyone who contributed to making the project a reality, noting that their commitment demonstrates that leadership is ultimately measured not only by what is achieved during one’s lifetime but also by the opportunities created for future generations.
In his remarks, Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, commended the Buhari family for investing in education and knowledge development.
Represented by the Deputy Governor, Faruk Lawal Jobe, Radda said the construction of the Computer Science Complex aligns with his administration’s commitment to improving education across the state.
The governor stated that over the past three years, his administration has constructed and renovated numerous primary and secondary schools, while also providing them with teaching and learning materials.
He added that the state government has recruited more than 9,000 teachers for primary and secondary schools.
Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor of Al-Qalam University, Nasiru Musa Yawuri, described the project as a landmark intervention that would transform the teaching and learning of computer-related disciplines at the institution.
He disclosed that the complex will include a 150-seat lecture hall, a 200-seat auditorium, three computer laboratories equipped with 50 computers each, and offices for academic staff furnished with computers and other facilities.
Professor Yawuri noted that although the university has offered Computer Science since 2015, it has never had a dedicated facility of such scale, adding that the new complex would significantly enhance teaching, research, and innovation.
