The National Universities Commission has accredited no fewer than 23 courses offered in the Sokoto State
University.
The university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sani Dangoggo, disclosed this at a meeting between members of the university management and the Governing Council led by the Chancellor and Emir of Dutse, Alhaji Nuhu Sanusi.
He said that the feat was a turning point in the institution’s journey to success.
Dangoggo explained that 18 courses received full accreditation, while five others obtained interim accreditation, adding that full accreditation had five years, while interim ones would be revisited in the next two years.
The vice chancellor commended the state government for the huge investment in the institution and the commitments of the Governing Council, Sultanate Council, all categories of workers and students.
He also commended Governor Aminu Tambuwal’s commitment to educational development in the state.
In his address, the Chancellor, Emir Sanusi, stressed the need for the institution to focus on entrepreneurship courses that would widen the graduates’ advantageous position.
The Emir enjoined the university management and other stakeholders in education in the country to always de-emphasise paper qualification and find ways to promote experience as well as talent-based learning skills in the education sector.
The chancellor pledged to work with management and members of the Governing Council in pursuing good funding for the institution.
Also speaking, Chairman of the Governing Council and Pro-Chancellor, Alhaji Inuwa Abdulkadir, said the institution witnessed series of screening exercise on the drive to attain success and commended workers’ commitment.