Federal University Dutsinma, (FUDMA) in Katsina State has matriculated 9,000 students for the 2023/2024 academic session.
Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Armaya’u Hamisu-Bichi, made this known during the 12th matriculation ceremony of the institution yesterday in Dutsinma.
He said the matriculation ceremony was a milestone to particularly the new intakes, their parents, guardians and members of the university community.
“You may wish to note that FUDMA is one of the most sought-after universities in Nigeria for admission.
Every year, we are confronted with deluge of applicants seeking admission into the university. This year is not an exception, as over 11,336 applicants applied and today, we are matriculating 9,000 students who are lucky to gain admission,” he said.
The vice chancellor explained that 6,800 of the intakes were regular students while 2,200 were for the School of Continuing Education (SCE).
The lucky students, he revealed, had been absorbed into various programmes in their respective departments and faculties.
Hamisu-Bichi said the university strives to provide a conducive and serene academic environment, to enable students to nurture and realise their potentials.
He pointed out that FUDMA is one of the fastest expanding universities in the country.
“It has a College of Health Sciences, 13 Faculties, 58 Departments and 71 Programmes.
“The National Universities Commission (NUC), recently approved 44 more academic programmes – 23 undergraduate and 21 postgraduate courses in different faculties in the university” he said.
He urged the new students to be security conscious in order complement the efforts of the university and government in view of security challenges facing the country.
“We want you to ensure that you obey the basic security tips and advisories that may be issued to you from time to time,” he added. (NAN)
