NUC Approves 12 Undergraduate, Postgraduate Programmes For Bauchi Varsity

National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 12 new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Gadau, Bauchi State, to commence in the 2026/2027 academic session.

The approval was conveyed in a letter issued after the commission conducted a comprehensive resource assessment to evaluate the university’s academic staff, physical infrastructure, library resources, laboratories, and other facilities required for the successful implementation of the proposed programmes.

The newly approved undergraduate programmes are B.A. (Ed.). Arabic, B.A. (Ed.) Hausa, B.A. (Ed.) Islamic Studies, B.A. Sharia, B.Sc. Social Work, B.Sc. (Ed.) Agricultural Science, B.Sc. (Ed.) Human Kinetics and B.Sc. (Ed.) Health Education.

The approved postgraduate programmes are M.Ed. Educational Management, Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), LL.M and PhD. Law, as well as Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), M.Sc. and PhD. Sociology.

Commenting on the development, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Fatimah Tahir, described the approval as a strong endorsement of the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, institutional growth and compliance with the quality assurance standards of the National Universities Commission.

She said the introduction of the new programmes aligns with the university’s vision of expanding access to quality higher education, promoting research and innovation, and producing graduates equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to address contemporary national and global challenges.

Prof. Tahir expressed appreciation to the National Universities Commission for its thorough assessment and confidence in the university to deliver the approved programmes.

She reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to maintaining the high standards upon which the approvals were granted.

The Vice-Chancellor also thanked the Bauchi state Governor and Visitor to the University, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, for his unwavering support for higher education. She noted that the Governor’s sustained investment in infrastructure, academic development and institutional support has provided an enabling environment for the University’s growth.

She further commended the Governing Council, Senate, Management, academic and non-academic staff for their dedication and collective efforts, which contributed to the successful outcome of the resource assessment exercise.

Prof. Tahir assured prospective students, parents and other stakeholders that the University continues to provide the human and material resources needed for the effective implementation of the newly approved programmes in line with NUC quality assurance guidelines.

She added that the approval further strengthens Sa’adu Zungur University’s position as one of Nigeria’s emerging public universities committed to academic excellence, impactful research, innovation and community service.

In a statement issued yesterday, the university’s relations officer, Auwal Hassan, said SAZU remains committed to producing competent graduates, advancing knowledge through research and contributing meaningfully to the socio-economic development of Bauchi State, Nigeria and the global community.