No fewer than 1,000 students and 15 staff members of Sa’adu Zungur University, Bauchi, have been trained in career development by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund on Monday.
Speaking at the event, the vice chancellor of the university, Prof. Fatimah Tahir, said that the training reflected the institution’s commitment to preparing students for both academic achievement and professional excellence.
The training had the theme “Empowering Future Professionals: Mastering Career Tools, Building Networks, and Navigating Opportunities.”
According to Tahir, the workshop focused on building the capacity of nominated faculty career officers and dedicated staff who would serve as faculty anchors for future career programmes.
She commended TETFund for supporting the establishment of the university’s Career Service Centre, saying its intervention was transformational in creating sustainable structures for students and alumni career support.
Also speaking, the Director of Human Resource and Career Development, SAZU, Dr Wasilu Suleman, described the initiative as a turning point, which placed career development at the heart of academic excellence.
He emphasised their critical role as mentors, facilitators, connectors, and enablers in helping students discover purpose, build competence, and compete in the modern labour market.
During the sessions, facilitators guided participants on resume and cover letter writing, internship and volunteer placements, mock interviews, and negotiation strategies.
One of the participants, Adamu Ibrahim, said they were expected to be better equipped to navigate career opportunities, strengthen professional networks, and bridge the gap between academic learning and workplace demands.
