YSU Matriculates 2,240 Students, Pushes Entrepreneurship as Pathway to Jobs

YSU Matriculates 2,240 Students, Pushes Entrepreneurship as Pathway to Jobs

By Njadvara Musa  

Yobe State University has matriculated 2,240 students for the 2025/2026 academic session, with a strong call on fresh undergraduates to embrace entrepreneurship as a viable pathway to tackling unemployment and poverty.

The new students, drawn from seven faculties and the College of Medical Sciences (CoMS), were formally admitted during a matriculation ceremony held on Wednesday at the university’s main campus in Damaturu, where authorities also cautioned them against indiscipline and misconduct.

Vice Chancellor Mohammed Bashir Tahir, while addressing the students, highlighted a shifting economic reality in Nigeria, noting that job opportunities are increasingly moving away from the public sector toward a more structured and competitive private sector.

“There is a strategic shift in job creation opportunities, from overdependence on government employment to the organised private sector,” he said, urging students to position themselves for emerging opportunities.

He explained that the institution is intensifying efforts to equip students, especially youths and women, with innovative entrepreneurial skills using available resources, such as workshops, mentorship programs, and partnerships with local businesses.

According to him academic programmes across faculties are designed not only to provide knowledge but also to prepare students for self-reliance.

“Our goal is not just to prepare students for government jobs. We want to nurture individuals who can create employment or integrate seamlessly into innovative private enterprises,” Tahir stated.

The Vice Chancellor also commended the Federal Government’s Nigerian Education Loan Fund, describing it as a crucial support mechanism for students facing financial challenges in completing their education.

However, he issued a stern warning against examination malpractice, drug abuse, and other forms of misconduct, stressing that violators would face strict disciplinary action.

In his remarks, the registrar, Isa Audu Dallari, congratulated the newly admitted students and described the matriculation as a significant milestone in their academic journey. He urged them to adhere strictly to the institution’s rules and regulations.

Similarly, the Dean of Student Affairs, Sani Isah, advised the students to strike a balance between academics and co-curricular activities, cautioning against excessive use of social media and other distractions that could undermine their studies.

A breakdown of the admission figures indicates that the Faculty of Sciences recorded the highest intake with 935 students, followed by the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences with 525. The College of Medical Sciences admitted 465 students, while the Faculties of Education, Arts, Law, and Agriculture recorded 121, 74, 67, and 53 students, respectively. respectively.

The ceremony marks the official commencement of academic activities for the new students, as the university reinforces its commitment to producing graduates equipped with both knowledge and practical skills for Nigeria’s evolving students, respectively. economy. Chancellor Mohammed.