Kano Varsity Secures Accreditation for 20 Courses Ahead of Maiden Academic Session

The Federal University of Science and Technology, Kabo, in Kano State, has secured accreditation for 20 academic programmes, including medical courses, ahead of the commencement of its maiden academic session. The development was disclosed during a courtesy visit by the university’s Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council, Grace Laoye-Tomori, and other council members to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, at the National Assembly in Abuja on Thursday. According to a statement issued on Friday by Ismail Mudashir, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Deputy President of the Senate, Laoye-Tomori briefed Barau on the accreditation achievement, describing it as a significant step towards the commencement of academic activities. She also acknowledged the senator’s contributions to the establishment and development of the institution, recalling that he sponsored the bill for the establishment of Federal Polytechnic Kabo in 2016 and later facilitated its conversion into a university in 2025. Laoye-Tomori said the accreditation of the 20 programmes, including medical courses, marked a major milestone for the institution, expressing appreciation on behalf of the governing council, management, staff and students.

In his response, Barau congratulated the university’s governing council, management and staff, urging them to sustain the progress by maintaining high academic standards and a commitment to excellence. He also thanked President Bola Tinubu for signing the legislation that converted the former polytechnic into a university, reaffirming his commitment to supporting the institution’s growth. The Deputy Senate President described access to quality education and relevant skills as essential to preparing young Nigerians for national development, noting that human resources, particularly the youth, remain a critical national asset. He urged the university’s leadership to build on the accreditation achievement and ensure that its academic programmes meet the standards required to produce skilled graduates. The development brings the institution closer to commencing its first academic session as a university, following its transition from Federal Polytechnic Kabo.

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