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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved twelve (12) new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Gadau, in Bauchi State. With the approval the varsity recorded another significant milestone in its academic development.
A statement distributed to reporters in Bauchi, today by the Varsity Public Relations Officer Awwal Hassan said that ,the approval, was conveyed in a letter dated 15 June 2026, followed a comprehensive resource assessment exercise conducted by the Commission to ascertain the University’s preparedness in terms of academic personnel, physical infrastructure, library holdings, laboratories, and other facilities required for the successful delivery of the proposed programmes.
The statement said the programmes, approved to commence in the 2026/2027 Academic Session, are Undergraduate Programmes that includes “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”
Awwal said the Postgraduate Programmes are
M.Ed. Educational Management, Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), LL.M. and Ph.D. Law, Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), M.Sc. and Ph.D. Sociology”
Commenting on the development, the Vice-Chancellor of Sa’adu Zungur University, Professor Fatimah Tahir, described the approval as a clear affirmation of the University’s commitment to academic quality, institutional growth and strict compliance with the regulatory standards of the National Universities Commission.
She observed that the addition of the new programmes is in line with the University’s strategic vision of expanding access to quality higher education, strengthening research and innovation, and producing graduates equipped with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to address contemporary national and global challenges.
Professor Tahir expressed profound appreciation to the National Universities Commission for its thorough assessment and confidence in the University’s capacity to mount the approved programmes. She reaffirmed the University’s resolve to sustain the high standards upon which the approvals were granted.
The Vice-Chancellor also conveyed her sincere gratitude to the Governor of Bauchi State and Visitor to the University, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed,for his commitment to the development of higher education in the State.
She said that the Governor’s sustained investment in infrastructure, academic development and institutional support has continued to create an enabling environment for the University’s steady growth.
Vice Chancellor commended the Governing Council, Senate, Management, academic and non-academic staff for their dedication, professionalism and collective efforts in ensuring the successful outcome of the resource assessment exercise.
Professor Tahir assured prospective students, parents and other stakeholders that the University would continue to provide the requisite human and material resources to guarantee the effective implementation of the newly approved programmes in accordance with the quality assurance guidelines of the National Universities Commission.
She said 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.
The University remains steadfast in its mission of producing competent graduates, advancing knowledge through research and contributing meaningfully to the socio-economic development of Bauchi State, Nigeria and the global community.
