Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to offer 13 new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. This significant development includes the introduction of two undergraduate courses and 11 postgraduate courses, set to commence in the 2024/2025 academic session.
The newly approved undergraduate programmes are:
- B.HIM Health Information Management
- B.Sc. Development Studies
The postgraduate programmes include:
- LL.M and Ph.D. in Common Law
- LL.M and Ph.D. in Islamic Law
- M.LIS and Ph.D. in Library and Information Science
- Ph.D. in Human Kinetics
- Ph.D. in Special Education
- M.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Science
- Masters in Public Sector Accounting
- Masters in Development Finance
These programmes will be offered on a full-time basis, as outlined in a letter from the NUC to the Vice-Chancellor of KWASU. The letter was signed by Abubakar Girei, the Acting Director of Academic Planning, on behalf of the Acting Executive Secretary of the commission.
Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, the Acting Vice-Chancellor of KWASU, expressed his excitement and gratitude following the approval. He commended the state government for its support in achieving this milestone and acknowledged the dedication of the university’s staff, who are prepared to take on these new programmes and contribute significantly to human capital development.
Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, the university’s Acting Director of University Relations, also emphasized the importance of these new programmes in expanding the academic offerings of KWASU and enhancing its role in providing quality education.
The approval of these programmes is seen as a major step forward for KWASU, which continues to strive for academic excellence and increased opportunities for its students. With the introduction of these diverse fields of study, the university is poised to make substantial contributions to the educational landscape in Nigeria and beyond.