The Management of *Bayero University, Kano (BUK)* has formally acknowledged the concerns regarding the delay in the payment of Departmental Best Students Prizes for the past two (2) consecutive academic sessions. In a decisive move to reward academic excellence, the University has taken immediate action to resolve the backlog.
The University is pleased to announce that funds for the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic sessions have been officially released and transferred to the *Heads of Departments (HODs)* across all faculties.
I. DISBURSEMENT PROTOCOL
To ensure a more efficient and timely process, the prizes will now be managed and disbursed internally at the departmental level. The following guidelines have been established:
- HOD Responsibility: All Heads of Departments are mandated to oversee the prompt and transparent disbursement of these funds to every deserving student.
- Student Action: Award-winning students from the affected sessions are urged to liaise directly with their respective HODs to initiate the immediate collection of their prize funds.
- Sustainability: To prevent future delays, departments are now expected to claim subsequent prize funds from the University as soon as they become due.
II. COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
Bayero University remains firmly committed to fostering a culture of hard work and intellectual rigor. Recognizing the achievements of our top-performing students is a priority, and the University regrets any inconvenience caused by the previous administrative delays.
III. SUMMARY FOR AWARDEES
| Item | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Affected Sessions | 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 |
| Current Status | Funds Released to Departments |
| Collection Point | Respective HOD Offices |
| Required Action | Contact HOD for immediate collection |
Signed:
*Alhaji Rabi’u Dauda*
Bursar
For: Vice-Chancellor, Bayero University, Kano