Federal University Birnin Kebbi has officially Secured NUC Accreditation For 12 Programmes.
This is to inform the University community and the public that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has accredited 12 undergraduate programmes of the Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK). Out of this number, 11 programmes were fully accredited, while one programme got interim accreditation.
The development is contained in the results of the accreditation exercise conducted by the NUC between November and December, 2023 signed by the Ag. Director of Accreditation, Engr. Abraham Chundusu on behalf of the Executive Secretary and issued to the University.
The report disclosed that the accredited programmes cut across Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, and the Faculty of Science. It also highlighted that while full accreditation status is valid for five years, interim status lasts for two years, after which the programmes would be revisited.
The programmes that secured full accreditation include: Business Administration, History and International Studies, Demography and Social Statistics, Economics, Political Science and Sociology. The rest are Applied Geophysics, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics. On the other hand, the programme with interim accreditation would be fully accredited in the next two years.
While speaking on the development, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Muhammad Zaiyan Umar, expressed delight over the results. He was optimistic that the other programme with interim accreditation would achieve full accreditation in the next two years.
The Vice Chancellor expressed gratitude to all stakeholders who participated in the exercise. He thanked the Management of FUBK, Deans, Directors and Heads of Department. He also appreciated staff and students of the University for their support and cooperation which contributed to the success of the exercise.
FUBK Bulletin reports that the report revealed that “Section 10 (1) of the Education (National Minimum Standard and Establishment of Institutions) Act CAP 3LE3, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, empowers the NUC to lay down Minimum Academic Standards for all academic programmes taught in Nigerian Universities and also to accredited such programmes.”
“The implementation of the Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) commenced in 2023/2024 academic session. The University is expected to ensure compliance in the utilization of the CCMAS for all programmes.”
Signed: Jamilu M. Magaji
Head, Information & Public Relations
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