The National Universities Commission, NUC, has approved 30 new academic programmes for the Federal University Dutse, FUD, Jigawa State, including Law, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy and Community Health.
The commission also approved the commencement of academic activities by the university’s Faculty of Law, with the programmes to commence in the 2026/2027 academic session.
The approval was contained in a letter dated September 11, 2026, with reference number NUC/AP/F33/VOL.II/15, signed by the Director, Academic Planning, NUC, Abubakar M. Girei, and addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Ahmad Mohammed Gumel.
Among the newly approved undergraduate programmes are B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence, B.Sc. Data Science, B.Sc. Information Systems and LLB Common and Islamic Law.
The university also secured approval for several education programmes, including B.Sc. Education Physics, B.Sc. Education Biology, B.Sc. Education Mathematics, B.Ed. Educational Management, B.Ed. Early Childhood Education and B.Ed. Adult Education.
In the health sciences, the approved programmes include B.Sc. Community Health, Medical Laboratory Science, B.Sc. Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Doctor of Physiotherapy, Radiography and Optometry.
Other newly approved programmes are B.Sc. Parasitology and Entomology, B.Sc. Environmental Standards, B.Sc. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, B.Sc. Applied Geology and Remote Sensing, B.A. Education Arabic and B.A. Education English.
The NUC also approved B.Sc. Science Laboratory Technology, with options in Biology Technology and Biochemistry Technology.
At the postgraduate level, the commission approved PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in Forestry and Wildlife, Accounting, Treasury and Finance, Banking and Finance, and Information Technology.
It also approved Master’s programmes in Banking and Finance as well as Accounting and Finance.
Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ahmad Mohammed Gumel, described the approvals as a major milestone in the university’s academic expansion.
Gumel said the development represented an important step towards his administration’s initiative to introduce new academic programmes that respond to changing educational and manpower needs.
He said the programmes were deliberately selected to address critical areas of national development, particularly technology, science education and healthcare.
According to him, the expansion would provide students with relevant knowledge and practical skills required to compete in an evolving labour market.
He said the university was committed to ensuring that its graduates were adequately prepared for contemporary workforce demands and equipped to contribute meaningfully to their respective professions.
The Vice-Chancellor added that the introduction of programmes such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Information Systems would strengthen the university’s response to the growing demand for technology-driven skills.
He also noted that the expansion in health-related disciplines would contribute to manpower development in areas critical to the country’s healthcare system.
The approval of Law and the commencement of the Faculty of Law are also expected to broaden the university’s academic offerings and attract students seeking professional legal education.
Gumel said the university would continue to pursue academic programmes that aligned with industry requirements and emerging societal challenges.
The latest approvals significantly expand the range of programmes available at FUD as the university prepares for the 2026/2027 academic session.
