IBBU Achieves Full NUC Accreditation for Multiple Courses

The Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU) has achieved full accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for its courses. This significant accomplishment was confirmed in a letter signed by the Commission’s Acting Director of Accreditation, Engr. Abraham Chundusu, on behalf of the Acting Executive Secretary, Chris Maiyaki. The letter was addressed to the Vice Chancellor, Professor Abu Kasim Adamu.

Accredited Programmes at IBBU

The accreditation process, conducted in October and November 2023, has resulted in full accreditation for several postgraduate and undergraduate programmes at IBBU.

Postgraduate Programmes:

• M.Sc. Accounting
• M.Sc. Business Administration
• Master in Business Administration (MBA)

Undergraduate Programmes:

• Actuarial Science
• Arabic
• English Language
• Adult Education and Community Development
• Education Biology
• Education Chemistry
• Education Computer Science
• Education Physics
• Sports Science and Health Education
• Food Science and Technology
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Physics
• Economics
• Geography
• Political Science
• Sociology

Interim Accreditation:

• Islamic Studies
• Education Mathematics

Vice Chancellor’s Remarks

Vice Chancellor Professor Abu Kasim Adamu expressed his gratitude to the NUC for the positive results. He assured that the university will continue to maintain high standards to meet the NUC requirements and aim for greater rankings. Professor Adamu thanked the Executive Governor of Niger State, Honourable Umaru Mohammed Bago, for his financial support, and also appreciated the Ministries of Tertiary Education, Finance, and Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs for their continual support.

He encouraged staff and students to remain dedicated to the development of the university for the betterment of the state and the nation.

This accreditation achievement marks a significant milestone for IBBU, reinforcing its vision to become a world-class centre of excellence driven by people, partnerships, science, and technology.