SOKOTO STATE UNIVERSITY SECURES NUC APPROVAL FOR RESOURCE VERIFICATION OF 24 NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval for the Resource Verification of 24 additional academic programmes at Sokoto State University (SSU), marking another significant milestone in the institution’s continuous drive towards academic excellence and expansion.

The approval is expected to pave the way for the introduction of new undergraduate programmes across several faculties, thereby creating more learning opportunities for prospective students and strengthening the university’s academic offerings.

According to the university, the development reflects its commitment to expanding access to quality higher education while meeting the growing demand for skilled professionals in key sectors of the economy.

Approved Academic Programmes

The programmes approved for resource verification include:

College of Health Sciences

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
• Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.NSc. Nursing Science)
• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.)

Faculty of Agriculture

• B.Sc. Animal Science
• B.Sc. Agribusiness
• B.Sc. Crop Science
• B.Sc. Fisheries and Aquaculture

Faculty of Arts

• B.A. Literature in English
• B.A. Shari’ah Studies

Faculty of Computing

• B.Sc. Cyber Security
• B.Sc. Software Engineering

Faculty of Education

• B.Ed. Entrepreneurship Education
• B.Sc. (Ed.) Special Education
• B.Ed. Adult Education

Faculty of Engineering

• B.Eng. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.Eng. Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Science

• B.Sc. Geology
• B.Sc. Material Science
• B.Sc. Environmental Management

Faculty of Management and Social Sciences

• B.Sc. International Relations
• B.Sc. Public Administration
• B.Sc. Business Administration
• B.Sc. Library and Information Science

The university noted that the approval for resource verification represents an important stage in the establishment of these programmes, as the National Universities Commission will assess the availability of the required academic staff, facilities, laboratories, equipment, library resources, and other infrastructure before granting final approval for the programmes to commence.

The introduction of these programmes is expected to broaden the university’s academic portfolio, particularly in high-demand fields such as Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Engineering, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Agriculture, and the Social Sciences.

Management described the development as a major achievement in the institution’s quest to become one of Nigeria’s leading centres of teaching, research, innovation, and community development.

The university also reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the standards required by the National Universities Commission while providing students with quality education and industry-relevant training.

The approval has been welcomed by members of the university community, who described it as another milestone in the steady growth and development of Sokoto State University.

Congratulations to the Management, staff, students, and the entire Sokoto State University community on this remarkable achievement.