The National Universities Commission (NUC) has given the green light for 13 new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete. This significant development was announced by Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, the Acting Director of University Relations, who conveyed the commission’s approval in a letter addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Jimoh Shaykh-Luqman, on Wednesday.
The approval letter, signed by NUC’s Acting Director of Academic Planning, Abubakar Girei, on behalf of the Acting Executive Secretary of the commission, outlines the new academic offerings. Of the 13 new programmes, two are at the undergraduate level, while the remaining eleven are postgraduate programmes.
The undergraduate programmes approved are:
- Bachelor in Health Information Management
- B.Sc. Development Studies
The postgraduate programmes include:
- LL.M and Ph.D. in Common Law
- LL.M and Ph.D. in Islamic Law
- M.LIS and Ph.D. in Library and Information Science
- Ph.D. in Human Kinetics
- Ph.D. in Special Education
- M.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Science
- Masters in Public Sector Accounting
- Masters in Development Finance
These programmes are set to commence in the 2024/2025 academic session and will be offered on a full-time basis.
Expressing his gratitude, Prof. Shaykh-Luqman thanked the NUC for their approval and acknowledged the state government’s unwavering support, which was instrumental in achieving this milestone. He also extended his appreciation to the university staff for their dedication and readiness to embrace the new programmes, emphasizing their crucial role in enhancing human capital development.
The introduction of these programmes is expected to significantly expand KWASU’s academic portfolio, providing more opportunities for students to pursue advanced studies in diverse fields. It also underscores the university’s commitment to addressing the educational needs of the region and contributing to the broader goals of national development.
Furthermore, Prof. Shaykh-Luqman highlighted the importance of these new offerings in positioning KWASU as a leading institution in both undergraduate and postgraduate education. He stressed that the university is fully prepared to implement these programmes, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of academic excellence and relevance.
