NWUS Breaks New Ground as NUC Grants Full Accreditation to Key Programmes

NWUS Breaks New Ground as NUC Grants Full Accreditation to Key Programmes

By Auwal Ahmad Umar

Northwest University Sokoto has recorded a major academic milestone, securing full accreditation for most of its academic programmes following a comprehensive assessment by the National Universities Commission.

Vice-Chancellor,  Mukhtar Umar Bunza disclosed the development on Tuesday during a press briefing at the institution’s Senate Chambers, describing it as a defining moment in the university’s growth and commitment to quality education.

He attributed the success to the unwavering dedication of staff and students, alongside the strategic leadership of the Governing Council and the institution’s Founder and Pro-Chancellor, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko.

According to the Vice-Chancellor, the accreditation exercise conducted by the NUC in the last quarter of 2025 resulted in full five-year accreditation across several departments.

In the Computing and Science faculty, all evaluated programmes—Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, and Software Engineering—secured full accreditation, reinforcing the university’s growing reputation in technology-driven education.

Within the Social and Management Sciences, Accounting and Public Administration earned full accreditation status, while Business Administration received interim accreditation.

The Faculty of Education also recorded success, with Special Education and Library and Information Science programmes gaining full approval.

Similarly, in the General Social  Sciences, Economics, Psychology, and Sociology were all granted full accreditation status.

Prof. Bunza noted that the interim accreditation granted to the Business  Administration programme should not be seen as a setback but rather as a structured opportunity for improvement.

He explained that the status provides clear guidance on areas requiring enhancement ahead of the next review, adding that the faculty has already begun implementing necessary adjustments.

The vice-chancellor commended the leadership of the NUC under Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu for what he described as a transparent and supportive accreditation process.

He reaffirmed the university’s resolve to strengthen its academic infrastructure, improve teaching standards, and sustain a culture of excellence.

“With this achievement, we are steadily building a center of learning that not only meets national standards but also competes globally,” he said.

The university expects the accreditation success to boost its profile, attract more students, and enhance confidence in the quality of its academic offerings.