The Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) has commissioned a printing press aimed at improving academic and administrative printing services for the University and the wider host community.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Mohammed Khalid Othman, commissioned the facility as part of efforts to strengthen the institution’s capacity to provide essential printing services.
The printing press, currently located within the University Library, is expected to produce examination booklets and other academic and administrative materials for the University community.
Speaking during the commissioning, Prof. Othman commended the Library Management for initiating the project and urged members of the University community to support the initiative through prayers, encouragement and patronage.
The Vice-Chancellor described the printing press as an important facility that would complement the University’s electronic services, noting that the institution itself would initially be the major beneficiary and consumer of its services before the facility expands its operations to serve external customers.
He expressed optimism that the initiative would, “by the special grace of Almighty God,” develop into a robust and dynamic printing press capable of meeting the University’s needs and withstanding future challenges.
Prof. Othman, however, expressed concern over the current location of the printing press within the University Library, saying printing activities generate considerable noise that could interfere with the quiet environment required for reading and research.
He assured the Library Management that the University would provide a suitable building for relocating the printing press to enable it to operate more conveniently and efficiently.
According to him, the facility would, for the time being, remain under the management of the University Library because the project was initiated by the Library Management.
He added that as the facility grows and expands its operations, consideration could be given to transforming it into an independent unit of the University.
The Vice-Chancellor prayed for the successful management and growth of the initiative, describing its development as being in the interest of the entire University community.
