The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 12 new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Gadau, Bauchi State.
The approval marks another significant milestone in the university’s academic development.
In a statement issued to reporters in Bauchi on Tuesday, the University’s Public Relations Officer, Awwal Hassan, said the approval was conveyed in a letter dated June 15, 2026. It followed a comprehensive resource assessment by the Commission to evaluate the university’s readiness in terms of academic personnel, physical infrastructure, library holdings, laboratories, and other facilities required to run the proposed programmes.
New Programmes for 2026/2027 Session
The approved programmes, set to commence in the 2026/2027 academic session, are:
Undergraduate Programmes:
- 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
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Health Education
Postgraduate Programmes:
- 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, Vice-Chancellor Professor Fatimah Tahir described the approval as “a clear affirmation of the university’s commitment to academic quality, institutional growth, and strict compliance with NUC regulatory standards.”
She said the new programmes align with SAZU’s strategic vision of expanding access to quality higher education, strengthening research and innovation, and producing graduates equipped to address contemporary national and global challenges.
Prof. Tahir expressed appreciation to the NUC for its thorough assessment and confidence in the university’s capacity to run the programmes. She reaffirmed the institution’s resolve to maintain the high standards upon which the approvals were granted.
The Vice-Chancellor also thanked Bauchi State Governor and Visitor to the University, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, for his commitment to higher education in the state. She noted that his sustained investment in infrastructure, academic development, and institutional support has created an enabling environment for the university’s steady growth.
She further commended the Governing Council, Senate, management, and academic and non-academic staff for their dedication and collective effort in ensuring the success of the resource assessment exercise.
Prof. Tahir assured prospective students, parents, and stakeholders that the university would provide the necessary human and material resources to implement the new programmes in line with NUC quality assurance guidelines.
She added that the approval further strengthens SAZU’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,” she said.