ATBU Secures NUC Accreditation for 21 Courses and Three New Faculties
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the accreditation of 21 courses at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) and its affiliated colleges. Additionally, nine courses under the SPESSE-CE project received full accreditation. The NUC also approved the creation of three new faculties: Computing, Dentistry, and Allied Health Sciences, with 56 departments. Despite one course being denied accreditation, the university is addressing the issues. Read on to learn more about these developments and what they mean for ATBU.
The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) is celebrating significant achievements in its academic offerings. The National Universities Commission (NUC) has recently granted accreditation to 21 courses, marking a milestone for the university.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Announcement | Recent |
| University | ATBU |
| Accredited Courses | 21 |
| New Faculties | Computing, Dentistry, Allied Health Sciences |
| Departments | 56 |
| Additional Projects | SPESSE-CE |
| Interim Accreditations | 3 |
| Denied Course | Urban and Regional Planning |
New Accreditations and Expansions
ATBU has received approval for the accreditation of 21 academic courses. This includes all courses offered at the seven Colleges of Education and Polytechnics affiliated with the university. Additionally, the nine courses under the World Bank-supported Sustainable, Procurement, Environmental and Social Standard Enhancement Projects – Centre of Excellence (SPESSE-CE) have also been fully accredited.
Introduction of New Faculties
The NUC has approved the establishment of three new faculties at ATBU:
- Faculty of Computing
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
These new faculties will encompass 56 different departments, broadening the academic horizon for students and staff.
Leadership’s Assurance
Professor Sani Usman Kunya, the Acting Vice-Chancellor of ATBU, announced these developments with pride. He emphasised the university’s commitment to excellence in all academic pursuits. While 21 courses received full accreditation, three were granted interim accreditation, and one course (Urban and Regional Planning) was denied accreditation.
Professor Kunya assured that measures are in place to address the issues in the Urban and Regional Planning department. He also confirmed that preparations for the successful launch of the new faculties and departments are underway.
Recent Success
The university’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine has also successfully commenced this academic session, demonstrating ATBU’s ongoing commitment to expanding its educational offerings.
These developments highlight ATBU’s dedication to providing high-quality education and fostering academic excellence. For more information, visit the ATBU website (https://www.atbu.edu.ng).
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