The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the accreditation of 17 courses at Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU).
This development is a significant milestone for the university, demonstrating its commitment to academic excellence and quality education.
According to the PRO, Auwal Hassan, the accredited courses, spanning various faculties and departments, include Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Agriculture, Arabic, Human Physiology, Public Health, Anatomy, Law, Pharm D, Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Science Laboratory Technology, and Zoology.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Fatimah Tahir, expressed confidence that this accreditation is a step forward in achieving the university’s mission and vision of academic excellence.
She appreciated the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, for his unwavering commitment and support to the university.
Accredited Courses:
Administration:
1- Accounting Full
2- Business administration Full
3- Public Administration Full
Agriculture
1- Agriculture Full
Arts
1- Arabic Full
Allied Health Science
1- Human Physiology Full
2- Public Health Interim
Basic Medical Science
1- Anatomy Full
Law
1- Law Full
Pharmacy
1- Pharm D Interim
Science
1- Botany Full
2- Chemistry Full
3- Mathematics Full
4- Microbiology Full
5- Physics Full
6- Science Laboratory Technology Full
7- Zoology Full
Recall that on the 22nd November, 2024, a High-powered panel from the National Universities Commission NUC visited SAZU, as part of the accreditation exercise for October/November 2024.
However, in a letter dated 30th April 2025, signed by the Executive Secretary of NUC and addressed to the Visitor of the University, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, Executive Governor Bauchi state, the accreditation is in line with Section 10 (1) of the Education Act CAP E3, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, which empowers the NUC to lay down minimum Academic Standard for all academic programmes taught in Nigerian Universities and also to accredit such programmes.
This accreditation is seen as a major breakthrough for SAZU, enabling it to compete with its counterparts in the country. The university remains committed to providing quality education and producing graduates who can make a positive impact in society.