Abdullahi Fodio University Achieves Full NUC Accreditation for 11 Key Academic Programmes

Abdullahi Fodio University secures five year NUC accreditation for 11 programmes, marking a major academic milestone under Vice Chancellor Bashar Danshehu.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 17, 2026, 6:22 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from NewsDiary Online

A Comprehensive Validation of Academic Standards in Kebbi

The Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero (AFUSTA), has secured a significant institutional victory following the full accreditation of 11 academic programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC). According to Mustapha Ango, the University Public Relations Officer, the commission officially communicated this status to the institution in April 2026. The successful evaluation covers a diverse range of disciplines across seven different faculties, granting each programme a standard five year accreditation window. This development follows the comprehensive assessment cycle conducted by the NUC during October and November 2025, effectively validating the university's curriculum and infrastructure against national benchmarks.

Historical Context of the 2025 Evaluation Cycle

The path to this across the board success was paved by a series of rigorous internal reforms aimed at addressing longstanding institutional hurdles. The university had previously presented its academic offerings for scrutiny during the late 2025 accreditation window, a process that requires meeting stringent requirements regarding faculty qualifications, laboratory facilities, and library resources. By achieving a hundred percent success rate in this latest round, the institution has solidified its standing within the Nigerian higher education landscape. This result is viewed by the university administration not just as a regulatory requirement, but as a critical benchmark for global best practices in science and technology education.

The Administrative Shift Under Vice Chancellor Danshehu

University officials have pointed to the leadership of Vice Chancellor Professor Bashar Danshehu as the primary driver behind this recent academic surge. Since assuming his role less than two years ago, Danshehu has focused on reversing a trajectory previously defined by limited financial resources and aging laboratory equipment. By prioritizing institutional coordination and prudent management of funds, the administration sought to transform existing constraints into a framework for excellence. According to Ango, the Vice Chancellor's approach has been result oriented, focusing specifically on clearing the backlog of accreditation challenges that had historically hampered the university’s growth.