The Founder and President MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo has warned staff of the university against acts capable of tarnishing their image and that of the institution.
Prof. Gwarzo gave the warning on Saturday while speaking at the Manpower Development Training Workshop organized by the Institute of Africa Higher Education Research and Innovation (IAHERI) in collaboration with Human Resource Unit for permanent staff of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano.
The Founder who was represented by the Vice President Campus Life, Dr. Hamza Garba, warmed staff to stay away from sexual harassment in the university as anyone found in the act would be shown the way out.
“The Founder is always ready to reward hard working staff and at same time punish those who cross a boundary,” he said.
Prof. Gwarzo charged staff of the university to always exhibit high moral standards for effective and efficient discharge of their responsibilities.
Three resource persons presented papers during the training sessions including Work Ethics and Time Management which was the first paper to be presented by Malam Ishiyaku Adamu, Registrar, Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano (YUMSUK).
The second paper titled Digital Literacy and IT Skills was delivered by Dr. Mu’azu Jibril of the School of Computing, MAAUN Niger-Maradi while the third paper, Emotional Intelligence and Effective Communication was presented by Sadiya Lawal Danyaro of Department of Education, Psychology and Counselling, Federal University Dutsin-ma (FUDMA), Katsina State.
Earlier in his welcome address, the President of MAAUN, Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Israr noted that the Manpower Development Training program was designed to update skills and knowledge of staff to enable them to stay ahead in their respective fields.
According to him, the initiative is a testament to MAAUN’s commitment to excellence and its dedication to investing in the growth and development of its staff.
He appreciated IAHERI, the Human Resources Unit of the university and Director Founder’s office for successfully organizing the program.
In her vote of thanks, the Head, Human Resource Unit, of MAAUN Kano, Hajia Maimuna Sa’id Bello thanked the Founder of the university, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo for approving the program which would go along way in enhancing knowledge and skills of the participants.
Some management present at the occasion included the Vice Chancellor of Franco-British International University (FBIU), Kaduna, Prof. Mohammad Ibrahim Sabo and Vice President Administration MAAUN, Kano, Dr. Habib Awais Abubakar
Others were Director Institute of Africa Higher Education Research and Innovation (IAHERI), Prof. Abubakar Sadiq Haruna and Director Academic Planning and Quality Assurance, MAAUN Kano, Dr. Nura A. Yaro and Director Founder’s Office, Dr. Aliyu Mirnga among others.