BIRNIN KEBBI, KEBBI STATE— The Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Innovation, Aliero (AFUSTA), has actually achieved a historical scholastic milestone, tape-recording full accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for all 11 programmes presented during the October/November 2025 workout.
The university’s Public Relations Officer, Mustapha Ango, confirmed the advancement in a declaration on Friday, April 17, 2026, noting that the official interaction from the NUC grants these programs full accreditation status for the next five years.
A Tidy Sweep for Science and Innovation
The accreditation success covers seven faculties, reinforcing AFUSTA’s position as a rising leader in Nigeria’s specialised education sector.
The shift from “provisional” or “denied” status to “full” accreditation for these technical courses is anticipated to improve registration and increase the institution’s research profile.
The 11 Recently Accredited Programmes:
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Medical Sciences: Medicine and Surgery.
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Engineering: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Amount Surveying.
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Science: Computer Technology, Biochemistry, and Zoology.
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Agricultural Science: Agriculture.
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Technical Education: Vehicle Technology Education, Metalwork Technology Education, and Electrical/Electronics Technology Education.
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Leadership and Institutional Renewal
The university management associated this “unmatched change” to the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Teacher Bashar Danshehu.
Having assumed office less than two years ago, Danshehu inherited a school facing significant infrastructure deficits and financial restrictions.
Under his period, the university has successfully modernised lab centers and carried out prudent monetary management techniques.
This latest success follows a successful 2024 exercise where the university likewise secured 100% accreditation for Nursing Sciences, Mathematics, Stats, and Biology.
Turning points Under the Existing Administration:
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Infrastructural Upgrade: Overhaul of laboratory and studio facilities to meet NUC worldwide standards.
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Financial Prudence: Strategic allowance of resources to top priority scholastic needs despite minimal financing.
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Accreditation Performance History: Two consecutive years of 100% success in NUC evaluations (2024 and 2025).
Effect on Students and Graduates
For the students of AFUSTA, full accreditation guarantees that their degrees are recognised nationally and worldwide, facilitating smooth shifts into the labor force, professional bodies, and postgraduate research studies.
Mustapha Ango described the accomplishment as a “declaration of durability,” keeping in mind that AFUSTA has now entrenched a culture of accountability and quality control.
With its core technical and medical programmes now totally validated, the university is poised to broaden its collaborative research study initiatives and strengthen its contribution to the scientific advancement of Kebbi State and Nigeria at big.
The university neighborhood has admired the Vice-Chancellor as a “beacon of quality,” whose discipline has turned challenging circumstances into a template for institutional growth.