NUC Approves Accreditation Of 17 Courses In Bauchi University

Ajiya Ayuba, Bauchi

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the accreditation of 17 courses at the Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Bauchi State.

This was contained in a press release signed by the University Public Relations Officer, Auwal Hassan and made available to newsmen in Bauchi.

The accredited courses include of Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Agriculture, Arabic, Human Physiology, Public Health, Anatomy, Law, Pharm D, Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Science Laboratory Technology, and Zoology.

The University vice Chancellor, Professor Fatimah Tahir, expressed confidence that the accreditation is a step forward in achieving the university’s mission and vision of academic excellence.

She appreciated the State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, for his unwavering commitment and support to the university.

“In a letter dated 30th April 2025, signed by the Executive Secretary of NUC and  addressed to the Visitor of the University, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, Executive Governor Bauchi state, the accreditation is in line with Section 10 (1) of the Education Act CAP E3, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, which empowers the NUC to lay down minimum Academic Standard for all academic programmes taught in Nigerian Universities and also to accredit such programmes”

Further said that the accreditation is seen as a major breakthrough for SAZU, enabling it to compete with its counterparts in the country.

The University remains committed to providing quality education and producing graduates who can make a positive impact in society.