15/06/2026
PRESS RELEASE
ATBU Students’ Union Seeks Partnership With Bala Wunti Support Organisation On Campus Development And Student Empowerment
BAUCHI - In a move that signifies the growing collaboration between student leadership and community development organisations, the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, has sought a strategic partnership with the Bala Wunti Support Organisation (BWSO) to address critical infrastructural and developmental needs affecting students at the institution.
The engagement reflects a shared commitment to youth empowerment, educational advancement, leadership development, and the creation of an enabling environment for learning and innovation. It also aligns with the broader vision of the Bala Wunti Support Organisation, which has continued to champion initiatives aimed at empowering young people, strengthening educational institutions, promoting digital inclusion, and supporting community development across Bauchi State.
The Students’ Union delegation, led by the President of the Students’ Union Government, Comrade Sharrif Abdulmalik Toro, represented by Comrade Umar Adamu Akuyam, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Executive Officer of the Bala Wunti Support Organisation, Architect Muktar Jarmajo, to formally present a number of requests considered vital to improving student welfare and enhancing the educational experience at the university.
During the visit, the student leaders commended BWSO for its numerous interventions in education, youth development, entrepreneurship, digital literacy, and community service across Bauchi State. They particularly acknowledged the organisation’s reputation as a youth-focused platform dedicated to building future leaders and creating opportunities for young people to contribute meaningfully to societal development.
The delegation outlined several priority projects and programmes requiring support, particularly within the Gubi Campus of the university. These included the installation of additional solar-powered security lights to improve safety and security across the campus, the provision of solar-powered boreholes to address water supply challenges, sponsorship of a Students’ Entrepreneurship Summit aimed at equipping students with practical business and innovation skills, support for the completion of the Students’ Union Government Secretariat, and sponsorship of the Students’ Union Quiz Competition designed to promote academic excellence among students.
According to the student representatives, the proposed interventions would not only improve campus infrastructure but would also contribute significantly to student development, leadership growth, entrepreneurial capacity building, and the overall academic environment of the institution.
Responding on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, Malam Muktar Jarmajo, the Chief Operating Officer of the Bala Wunti Support Organisation, Alhaji Ladan Salihu Kangere, welcomed the delegation and commended the Students’ Union leadership for demonstrating responsible leadership through constructive engagement and advocacy on behalf of students.
He noted that BWSO remains committed to supporting initiatives that advance education, youth empowerment, leadership development, entrepreneurship, and community service. He explained, however, that the organisation receives numerous requests from educational institutions, community groups, vulnerable populations, and other stakeholders across Bauchi State, necessitating a careful process of needs assessment and prioritisation.
Alhaji Kangere therefore advised the Students’ Union Government to prepare and submit a detailed written proposal highlighting its most urgent and impactful requests. He explained that such a submission would enable the organisation to properly evaluate the proposals and determine feasible areas of support in line with its available resources and strategic priorities.
He further reiterated that the Bala Wunti Support Organisation was founded with a clear mission of uniting young people under one umbrella for capacity development, community service, and civic leadership. He added that the organisation’s vision is to become the foremost platform for youth leadership development, mentorship, talent nurturing, and succession planning in Bauchi State.
According to him, sustainable development can only be achieved when investments are made in education, youth empowerment, and leadership development, stressing that young people remain the greatest asset for the future growth and prosperity of the state.
The meeting ended on a positive note, with both parties expressing optimism about future collaboration and reaffirming their commitment to initiatives that promote educational excellence, youth empowerment, innovation, and sustainable development in Bauchi State.
Kamal Ibrahim, PRO, Bala Wunti Support Organisation (BWSO), 15/06/2026
