AL-ISTIQAMA UNIVERSITY, SUMAILA GETS NUC APPROVAL FOR 11 ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

The Management of Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State, is pleased to announce that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted Full Accreditation status to eleven (11) academic programmes. This follows a rigorous and comprehensive accreditation exercise conducted in November and December 2025.

This landmark achievement confirms that the University’s academic offerings meet the highest national standards, solidifying its position as a rising center of excellence in Northern Nigeria.

EVALUATION CRITERIA AND STANDARDS

According to the official report released by the NUC, the programmes were assessed based on the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). The evaluation focused on several critical pillars:

• Curriculum Content: Alignment with modern industry requirements and academic rigor.

• Academic Staff: The quality, depth, and professionalism of the teaching faculty.

• Facilities: The standard of physical infrastructure, including laboratories and lecture halls.

• Resources: The adequacy of library holdings and digital research tools.

• Market Rating: Feedback and ratings from employers regarding the university’s training impact.

LIST OF FULLY ACCREDITED PROGRAMMES

The following programmes have secured full recognition for a period of five (5) years:

Faculty of Health Sciences

• Community Health Science

• Nursing Science

• Public Health

Faculty of Arts, Social and Management Sciences

• Shari’ah

• Criminology and Security Studies

• International Relations

• Sociology

Faculty of Science and Computing

• Biology

• Biotechnology

• Computer Science

• Software Engineering

APPRECIATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The Management expresses its profound gratitude to the Founder, Senator Sulaiman Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, OFR, Ph.D., and the Governing Council for their visionary leadership and provision of resources. This milestone was made possible through the collective efforts and unwavering commitment of the Faculty Members, Heads of Departments, administrative staff, and students.

CONCLUSION: A FUTURE OF QUALITY EDUCATION

Al-Istiqama University remains resolute in sustaining and further enhancing the high academic standards that have earned it this prestigious recognition. We remain committed to producing graduates who are not only academically sound but also professionally prepared to contribute to national development.

Please be guided accordingly.

Signed:Professor Abdulhadi Sale Kumurya

Vice-Chancellor

Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State