Progressive workers at the Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology (FCAPT), Kano, have risen in defense of Dr. Muhammad Yusha’u Gwaram, the institution’s provost, amid growing online debate over whether his tenure should be extended as it approaches expiration.
In a rejoinder issued over the weekend, the staff described as “unfair and misleading” recent social media commentaries questioning Dr. Gwaram’s leadership, insisting that his record of achievements “speaks for itself.”
“It is unfair and misleading for anyone to downplay or ignore the visible achievements recorded under Dr. Gwaram’s stewardship,” the workers said, stressing that his performance should be assessed by “tangible impacts, reforms, and value created.”
Appointed five years ago, Dr. Gwaram is credited with reforms that, according to supporters, have positioned FCAPT as a leading institution in agricultural skills training and youth empowerment. His administration, they noted, has aligned closely with the Federal Government’s policy thrusts on food security, job creation, and youth engagement.
The staff particularly highlighted training and starter kits provided to students, which have enabled many graduates to venture into agribusiness. They argued that such initiatives justified his description as “one of the most outstanding provosts in the history of FCAPT.”
They also cited the empowerment of over 1,400 youths, women, and other stakeholders in the agricultural sector—especially in fruits and vegetables processing, preservation, and storage—as part of his signature contributions.
On institutional growth, the workers pointed to successes in staff development, infrastructure, and community relations. They added that Dr. Gwaram had prioritized the relocation of FCAPT to its permanent site at Barkum in Bunkure LGA, where he domiciled almost all the college’s capital projects.
With speculation mounting about whether his term will be extended, the workers recalled similar precedents in other federal agricultural colleges and research institutes where extensions were granted based on performance. “Continuing his leadership would not be out of place,” they argued, describing his administration as reform-driven.
“In an era when many leaders are driven by personal gain, Dr. Gwaram has remained committed to service delivery and institutional growth,” the workers maintained. “His transformative leadership has instilled confidence in staff and elevated the reputation of FCAPT, Kano.”
They further appealed to critics to assess the institution directly rather than rely on online narratives, urging a visit to the college “to witness firsthand the reforms and innovations introduced under his leadership.”
“As he completes his five-year tenure, the record of his achievements stands as a testament to his dedication to the agricultural sector and to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” the statement concluded.
The workers also alleged that those sponsoring “faceless write-ups” against Dr. Gwaram were individuals opposed to the policies of President Tinubu both within and outside the college.
“If extending his tenure ensures the completion of ongoing reforms and the consolidation of progress, then government and stakeholders owe it to the institution and Nigeria’s agricultural sector to support continuity,” they added.