Yobe Varsity Commends Governor Buni For BioRTC Facility
By:Usman Ibrahim Geidam
The Vice-Chancellor of Yobe State University, Prof. Muhammad Bashir Tahir has expressed profound appreciation to the Executive Governor of Yobe State, His Excellency, Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni, CON, for his visionary leadership and unwavering support toward the advancement of science, research, and higher education in the state.
The commendation was made at the official commissioning of the permanent facility of the Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre (BioRTC) in Damaturu, a landmark event that further positions Yobe State as an emerging hub for advanced biomedical research in Nigeria and Africa.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor described the commissioning as far more than the opening of a physical structure, noting that it represents the consolidation of an idea that has already attained credibility, impact, and international relevance.
“BioRTC stands today as one of the most visible and globally connected research initiatives associated with Yobe State University.
Its growth affirms that when vision is matched with leadership, partnership, and sustained commitment, excellence is achievable anywhere,” ~the Vice-Chancellor stated.
The Vice-Chancellor particularly applauded Governor Buni’s foresight and courage in prioritising investment in advanced scientific infrastructure, describing it as a clear demonstration of leadership that understands development as investment in people, knowledge, and institutions, rather than short-term gains.
He noted that the Governor’s commitment has extended beyond BioRTC to the wider development of Yobe State University, resulting in measurable academic outcomes. Between 2019 and 2025, the University recorded the graduation of 106 First-Class graduates across disciplines including the sciences, humanities, and management studies an achievement described as a strategic human capital asset for Yobe State and Nigeria at large.
According to the Vice-Chancellor, these achievements demonstrate that talent flourishes when opportunity is equitably provided and excellence is deliberately nurtured, regardless of geography or circumstance.
Within this broader academic progress, BioRTC was highlighted as a powerful institutional model one that is globally engaged, scientifically independent, locally relevant, and firmly anchored in public service.
The Vice-Chancellor also formally recognised Professor Mahmoud Bukar Maina, Founder and Director of BioRTC, for his scientific leadership, persistence, and commitment to capacity building in Yobe State, describing his decision to establish a centre of international calibre in Yobe as a strong vote of confidence in the University and the State.
He reaffirmed Yobe State University’s commitment to providing an enabling institutional environment that supports academic excellence, innovation, and transparent partnerships, while strengthening constructive engagement with BioRTC for the benefit of students, researchers, and the people of Yobe State.
The Vice-Chancellor concluded by congratulating the Government of Yobe State, the leadership of BioRTC, and all partners who contributed to the successful completion of the permanent facility, expressing confidence that the Centre will serve science, society, and future generations.
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