Nigeria, July 27 -- In a major step toward the take-off of the newly established Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia, Kaduna State, Governor Uba Sani has donated official vehicles to key institution officials and pledged to support its infrastructural development.

The development followed the approval of 18 programmes for the university, which is scheduled to begin operation in September.

The vehicles, including official cars for the pro-chancellor and the vice-chancellor and a 32-seater bus for the students and staff, were presented during a strategic progress review meeting held in Kaduna.

The meeting was attended by members of the university's council and other stakeholders, led by the Pro-Chancellor, Matthew Kukah, the...