FedPoly Bauchi to run degree programmes in mass communication, others

It has been ascertained that the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi has all the necessary structures, facilities, and manpower to run degree programmes in management and social sciences.

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri, Prof. Liman Tukur, gave the tip when he led a team from the university to the Polytechnic to perfect the process of affiliation through resource verification, which is one of the requirements for approval to run degree programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

Represented by the Vice Chancellor, Academic Services of the University, Prof. Sa’idu Baba, the Vice Chancellor applauded the management of the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi for having in place all the necessary structures, workshops, and requisite manpower needed to train students at the degree level.

He said that with what they saw on the ground, they were confident that the National Universities Commission (NUC), which is the approving authority for degree programmes, would grant the Polytechnic the right to run degree programmes.

Responding, the Rector of the Polytechnic, Alh. Sani Usman appreciated the management of the University of Maiduguri for agreeing to partner with the institution in order to provide a means of absorbing the youths off the streets and giving them a sense of belonging.

He said that preparatory to the mounting of the affiliated programmes, the entire Polytechnic was undergoing general internet connectivity installations.

The Rector assured them that all areas of observation would be looked into with a view to meeting the National Universities Commission’s requirements.

The programmes that the Polytechnic is seeking to run in affiliation with the university are B.Sc. Mass Communication, Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Banking, and Finance.

Already, the Polytechnic runs degree programmes in engineering and environmental courses in affiliation with Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi.

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