FUD Gains NUC Accreditation for 10 Programmes

The Federal University Dutse (FUD) has recently received accreditation for ten of its programmes from the National Universities Commission (NUC). This achievement followed the NUC’s accreditation visit to the university in October and November 2023.

Accreditation Results

The results of the accreditation exercise, signed by Engineer Abraham Chundusu, Acting Director of Accreditation, and addressed to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abdulkarim Sabo Mohammed, revealed that nine programmes received full accreditation, while one programme received interim accreditation.

Fully Accredited Programmes

The programmes that received full accreditation are:

• Master in Public Policy and Administration
• Fisheries
• English
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Zoology
• Criminology and Security Studies
• Political Science

Interim Accreditation

The Cyber Security programme received interim accreditation, which means it will be re-evaluated in two years.

Vice Chancellor’s Response

Vice Chancellor Prof. Abdulkarim Sabo Mohammed expressed his gratitude to the NUC for the positive results. He commended the university’s management and staff for their hard work, which contributed to this success. He also urged everyone to continue striving to maintain the high standards achieved.

Conclusion

The accreditation of these programmes at Federal University Dutse is a significant achievement. It shows the university’s commitment to providing high-quality education and maintaining academic standards. This is a collective effort, and with continued dedication, FUD will keep achieving great milestones.