Sokoto State University has achieved full accreditation for all 18 of its undergraduate programs, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s pursuit of academic excellence. This development follows the approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC), as conveyed to the university in a letter addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bashir Garba.
In a statement released by the university’s Information Officer, Zayyanu Shehu, it was announced that the accredited programs include Computer Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Microbiology. Additionally, the accredited programs span across social sciences and humanities such as Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Arabic, Hausa, History, and Islamic Studies. Education-focused programs, including Education Computer Science, Education Mathematics, Education Physics, Education Biology, and Education Chemistry, also received full accreditation.
Prof. Garba expressed the institution’s excitement about the positive outcomes of the NUC’s evaluation, emphasizing the university’s unwavering commitment to meeting all NUC requirements and achieving global academic standards.
“Achieving full accreditation status for all the programs we presented to the NUC required immense commitment and dedication,” Prof. Garba stated. “We are ready to invest more time, energy, and resources into these accredited programs as well as the 60 other undergraduate and postgraduate courses that are due for accreditation soon.”
He highlighted the university’s ongoing journey towards providing quality education and producing globally competitive graduates. Prof. Garba also acknowledged the significant support from Governor Ahmed Aliyu and the university’s founder, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, whose visionary leadership and support have been instrumental in the institution’s growth.
Furthermore, Prof. Garba appreciated the contributions of development partners, particularly the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), for their role in transforming the educational landscape in Nigeria.
The NUC accreditation team conducted their assessment of the university’s programs between October and November 2023, evaluating the quality and content of 18 of the 78 undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered by Sokoto State University. This thorough assessment led to the institution’s current full accreditation status.
This achievement underscores Sokoto State University’s dedication to academic excellence and its strategic efforts to enhance the quality of education provided to its students, positioning them for success on a global scale.