Federal Health Sciences University, Azare holds maiden convocation for 50 pioneer graduates

FIC REPORT (BAUCHI STATE) – Fifty pioneer graduates of the Federal University of Health Sciences (FUHSA), Azare in Bauchi State will participate in the maiden convocation of the University coming up on Saturday, 17th October, 2026.

The disclosure was made by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Bala Mohammed Audu, during a pre-convocation press conference held on Friday, 16th October, 2026.

The VC also highlighted the activities leading to the Convocation saying, “The activities marking this historic convocation commenced on Monday, 12th October 2026, with a series of student-centred events designed to promote unity, camaraderie, institutional pride and a sense of belonging among members of our university community.”

Monday, 12th October, 2026 was the Students’ Activities day which featured a novelty football match and other funfair activities which events provided an opportunity for students and members of the university community to interact, relax and celebrate the achievements of our institution in a spirit of friendship and togetherness.

On Tuesday, the University extended its commitment to community service through a medical outreach in Fatara community an initiative that reflected its conviction that a University of Health Sciences must be deeply connected to the health needs of the communities it serves.

“We believe that our responsibility extends beyond the classroom, lecture theatre and laboratory.
It includes taking health services and health education to our communities, promoting preventive healthcare, and contributing to improved health outcomes among our people,” he added.

The VC added that Wednesday featured carnival events that further enlivened the convocation celebrations saying,”These activities provided opportunities for interaction, entertainment and the expression of the creativity and enthusiasm of our students.”

He also said that Thursday featured an important engagement titled “A Moment with the Pro-Chancellor and Professors and FUHSA Awards.”

The programme provided an opportunity for students to interact with the Pro-Chancellor and members of the professoriate, fostering mentorship, inspiration and a deeper appreciation of the values of scholarship and academic leadership.

The occasion also featured awards recognising outstanding achievements by staff and students saying that, “We believe that recognising excellence is essential to building a University culture that rewards hard work, innovation, dedication and exceptional performance. A Chancellors night was held in the evening.”

On Friday, 16th October, the programme continued with the commissioning of projects executed by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and University financed.

According the VC, the TETFund sponsored projects are: Faculty of Dentistry Main Building & Theater, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, 500 seater Theater & Deanary, Renovation of 4-in-1 Lecture Halls, Renovation of Boichemistry & Physiology Laboratories, Renovation of University Central
Library,

Reconstruction of Burnt Nutrition (Department of Radiology), 8 Lecture Halls for Faculty of Allied Health Science, Completion of 34 rooms Female Clinical Student Hostel and Construction of Animal House.

The University Financed Project commissioned are: Construction of Diary Farm Project, Construction of Audio-vidual Center Complex,

Construction of Female Student Hostel and Construction of Male Student Hostel.

He said that, “These projects would strengthen the physical and institutional infrastructure required to support teaching, learning, research and service delivery.”

On Friday, the University held the pre-convocation lecture, which was delivered by Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), titled: From Medical Education to National Wellbeing: The Promise of Universities of Health Sciences in Nigeria.”

“We are honoured to have a distinguished academic and national education leader deliver this lecture at such a significant moment in the life of our university

The topic is particularly relevant to our mandate and national aspirations,” he added.

The VC said that,”It provided an opportunity to reflect on how specialised universities of health sciences can contribute to improving the quality of medical and health professions education, strengthening healthcare delivery, promoting research and innovation, and advancing the overall wellbeing of Nigerians. We look forward to the insights and recommendations that this lecture will bring to the ongoing national conversation on the future of health sciences education.”

He added, “I would also like to draw your attention to an important feature of our convocation celebrations: the exhibition of innovations, value-added products and research outputs developed by members of our university community.”

According to him,”Since Tuesday, exhibitions of 34 value-added nutritional products developed by our students, alongside selected research publications have been on display at the Audiovisual Complex, which serves as the venue for our convocation tomorrow. These products demonstrate the creativity, practical skills and entrepreneurial potential of our students.”

He stressed that,”They also illustrate how university education can translate scientific knowledge into practical solutions that address societal needs. In a country where malnutrition, food insecurity and nutrition-related diseases remain important public health concerns, the development of value-added nutritional products is particularly relevant.”

“We are proud of our students for demonstrating that health sciences education should not be confined to theoretical knowledge. It must also equip graduates with the capacity to innovate, solve problems, create value and contribute to national development,” heb added.

Bala Mohammed Audu stressed that,”The accompanying research publications further demonstrate our commitment to building a research culture in which knowledge is generated, disseminated and translated into meaningful improvements in health and wellbeing.”

He therefore encouraged members of the press, invited guests, prospective partners and the public to visit the exhibition stand downstairs at the Audiovisual Complex and assured that they will find the exhibits informative, innovative and worthy of wider public attention.

“As we celebrate this historic milestone, we remain conscious that a university’s success is measured not only by the number of graduates it produces but also by the quality of its graduates, the relevance of its research, the strength of its academic programmes and its contribution to society,” he added .

At FUHSA, we are committed to developing an institution that will be recognised for excellence in health sciences education, research, innovation and community engagement.

He added, “We will continue to strengthen our academic programmes, improve our teaching and research infrastructure, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, encourage entrepreneurship and deepen partnerships with relevant institutions and stakeholders.”

The VC added, “We also recognise the importance of producing graduates who are not only academically competent but also ethically grounded, technologically equipped and responsive to the changing needs of the healthcare sector.”

According to him, “Our long-term ambition is to position FUHSA as a major contributor to the production of skilled health professionals and the advancement of health-related research and innovation in Nigeria and beyond. This maiden convocation is therefore not the conclusion of our journey; it is the beginning of a new chapter

Signed:

IBRAHIM ADAMU LADAN
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
October 16/2026