Lamido Adamawa pledges support for Lincoln university, affirms commitment to knowledge, intellectual advancement
The Lamido of Adamawa, Dr. Muhammad Barkindo Aliyu Musdafa, has reaffirmed his unflinching commitment to the advancement of knowledge and intellectual pursuit, pledging the support of the Adamawa Emirate Council to the growth and development of Lincoln University’s newly established Kumo Campus in Gombe State.
The royal pledge was made on Monday when the Lamido received members of the management of Lincoln University during a courtesy and advocacy visit at his palace in Yola.
In his remarks, the revered monarch described the establishment of the university’s Kumo Campus as a strategic investment in human capital development and a timely intervention in the quest to reposition education in North-East Nigeria.
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According to the Lamido, education remains the strongest pillar for societal transformation, stressing that institutions of higher learning must be encouraged to thrive, especially those with a clear vision for academic excellence, innovation and character development.
He noted that the Adamawa Emirate Council has historically championed learning and scholarship and will continue to support initiatives that promote intellectual growth and empower young people with relevant skills.
He assured the university of his moral and institutional backing, emphasizing that the pursuit of knowledge transcends geographical and political boundaries and must be nurtured through collaboration between traditional institutions and credible academic establishments.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of Lincoln University, Dr. Umar Aliyu, explained that Lincoln University Nigeria is an extension of Lincoln University College Malaysia, an internationally recognised and highly ranked institution.
He disclosed that the university is the first foreign institution approved by Nigeria’s National Universities Commission (NUC) to operate Transnational Education (TNE), allowing Nigerian students to earn internationally recognised undergraduate and postgraduate degrees without leaving the country.
Dr. Aliyu highlighted the institution’s academic model, which he said is deliberately designed to combine intellectual depth with practical relevance.
The two-tier curriculum integrates conventional academic learning with skills-based education, while a dual lecturer system brings together seasoned academics and industry professionals to bridge theory and practice.
He added that students undergo continuous hands-on training through Practical Class Assessment (PCA) and Practical Skill Application (PSA), a structure that requires them to identify and solve real-life problems every semester, thereby strengthening critical thinking and innovation.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor also underscored the university’s affordability and strict compliance with regulatory standards, describing Lincoln University as one of the most cost-effective private universities in Nigeria, with all programmes duly approved by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Education and relevant agencies. Admissions, he said, are currently ongoing.
On global recognition, Dr. Aliyu noted that the institution is recognised by the Federal Ministry of Education and ranked by QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education, further validating its international academic standing.
In a move to widen access to education, he announced a 50 percent scholarship for all Nigerian students, while indigenes of Gombe State will enjoy a 60 percent scholarship in appreciation of the state government’s support. Registration fees, he disclosed, range between ₦117,000 and ₦150,000 per semester.
He explained that the university operates a three-term academic session in the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Science and Computing, enabling students to graduate within three years. Available programmes include Business Administration, Mass Communication, Oil and Gas Management, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology and Computer Science.
The Faculty of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences runs a two-term session, with programmes lasting a minimum of four years, including Nursing Sciences, Community Health, Public Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Health Information Management and Radiography, while Medicine spans five years.
Admissions are conducted twice annually, in March and July. The Kumo Campus, according to Dr. Aliyu, is equipped with hostel accommodation, reliable water and power supply, and adequate security to ensure a conducive learning environment.
He further announced that the university will host an Educational Fair on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Adamawa State College of Nursing Sciences, Yola, by 10:00 a.m., where successful candidates will be offered instant admission.
