NUC Approves Accreditation of 17 Courses at Sa'adu Zungur University, Bauchi State

By Adamu IMAM, Bauchi

NUC Approves Accreditation of 17 Courses at Sa'adu Zungur University, Bauchi State

By Adamu IMAM, Bauchi 

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the accreditation of 17 courses at Sa'adu Zungur University (SAZU). This development is a significant milestone for the university, demonstrating its commitment to academic excellence and quality education.

This was announced in a press release signed and issued by the University's public relations officer Auwal Hassan and  to journalist in Bauchi on Saturday.

The accredited courses, spanning various faculties and departments, include 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 Vice Chancellor, Professor Fatimah Tahir, expressed confidence that this accreditation is a step forward in achieving the university's mission and vision of academic excellence. 

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

*Accredited Courses:*

*Administration:*

1- Accounting _Full_

2- Business administration _Full_

3- Public Administration _Full_

*Agriculture*

1- Agriculture _Full_

*Arts*

1- Arabic _Full_

*Allied Health Science*

1- Human Physiology _Full_

2- Public Health _Interim_

*Basic Medical Science*

1- Anatomy _Full_

*Law*

1- Law _Full_

*Pharmacy*

1- Pharm D _Interim_

*Science*

1- Botany  _Full_

2- Chemistry  _Full_

3- Mathematics  _Full_

4- Microbiology  _Full_

5- Physics  _Full_

6- Science Laboratory Technology _Full_

7- Zoology _Full_

Recall that on the 22nd November, 2024, a High-powered panel from the National Universities Commission NUC visited SAZU, as part of the accreditation exercise for October/November 2024.

However, 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.

This 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.