The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has partnered with Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Bauchi, to train 1,000 students and 15 staff on career development. The training, held on Monday, reflects the university’s commitment to preparing its students for professional excellence.
With the theme “Empowering Future Professionals: Mastering Career Tools, Building Networks, and Navigating Opportunities,” the workshop was a key component of the university’s new direction toward institutionalizing career guidance and industry engagement. The vice chancellor, Prof. Fatimah Tahir, underscored the importance of the initiative, which was fully sponsored by TETFund, by stating it was designed to bridge the skills gap and enhance the employability of graduates.
The training provided students with practical skills, including résumé writing, mock interviews, and negotiation, while equipping faculty and staff to serve as career mentors. Tahir expressed gratitude to TETFund for its transformative support, which also enabled the establishment of the university’s new career service center.
Tahir said that 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 , Dr Wasilu Suleman, Director of Human Resource and Career Development, SAZU, 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.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 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, Malam 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.
