Kano's Federal University of Science and Technology Gains Course Accreditation

The Federal University of Science and Technology, Kabo, located in Kano State, has secured accreditation for 20 courses, including medical programs, in preparation for its inaugural academic session. Senator Barau Jibrin, the Deputy President of the Senate, congratulated the university's Governing Council, management, and staff for this significant achievement during a courtesy visit on October 30.

Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council, Grace Laoye-Tomori, briefed Barau on the accreditation, describing it as a crucial step towards starting academic activities. She acknowledged Barau's contributions to the establishment of the institution, which began as Federal Polytechnic Kabo in 2016 and was converted into a university in 2025, facilitated by a bill he sponsored.

Barau expressed his delight at the university's progress and urged the council and staff to maintain high academic standards. He also thanked President Bola Tinubu for signing the bill that converted the institution into a university.