Seventeen academic programmes at Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Bauchi, have received full accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC), marking a significant achievement for the institution.
This milestone reflects the university’s continued dedication to academic growth and quality education across various fields.
According to the university’s Public Relations Officer, Auwal Hassan, the accredited courses span several faculties and include key disciplines such as Accounting, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Anatomy, Arabic, Agriculture, and multiple science-based programmes.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Fatimah Tahir, described the development as a bold step forward in the university’s mission of achieving academic excellence. She also acknowledged the unwavering support of the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed.
“We deeply appreciate the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, for his unwavering commitment and support to the university,” she said.
Programmes Accredited by NUC:
Faculty of Administration
- Accounting (Full)
- Business Administration (Full)
- Public Administration (Full)
Faculty of Agriculture
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Agriculture (Full)
Faculty of Arts
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Arabic (Full)
Faculty of Allied Health Science
- Human Physiology (Full)
- Public Health (Interim)
Faculty of Basic Medical Science
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Anatomy (Full)
Faculty of Law
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Law (Full)
Faculty of Pharmacy
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Pharm D (Interim)
Faculty of Science
- Botany (Full)
- Chemistry (Full)
- Mathematics (Full)
- Microbiology (Full)
- Physics (Full)
- Science Laboratory Technology (Full)
- Zoology (Full)
The accreditation followed an NUC visitation panel in November 2024, which conducted a thorough assessment as part of the nationwide accreditation exercise. A formal letter, dated 30th April 2025, confirmed the approval and was addressed to the university’s Visitor, Governor Bala Mohammed.
The process was conducted under Section 10(1) of the Education Act CAP E3, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, which mandates the NUC to set and ensure minimum academic standards in all Nigerian universities.
This development positions SAZU more competitively among Nigerian universities and further strengthens its commitment to nurturing future-ready graduates equipped to make a lasting impact in their communities.
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