{"id":9597,"date":"2025-11-06T09:47:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T09:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=9597"},"modified":"2025-11-06T09:47:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T09:47:03","slug":"nuc-approves-six-new-academic-programmes-for-federal-university-of-lafia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/nuc-approves-six-new-academic-programmes-for-federal-university-of-lafia\/","title":{"rendered":"NUC Approves Six New Academic Programmes for Federal University of Lafia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a significant stride towards academic expansion, the <strong>National Universities Commission (NUC)<\/strong> has approved six new full-time degree programmes for the <strong>Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA)<\/strong>. These newly accredited courses will commence in the <strong>2025\/2026 academic session<\/strong>, marking another milestone in the university\u2019s commitment to providing diverse educational opportunities for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Step Forward in Academic Growth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the university\u2019s management, the NUC\u2019s approval followed a <strong>successful resource verification exercise<\/strong> carried out by panels of experts who assessed the institution\u2019s human and material resources. The exercise confirmed that FULAFIA has the required capacity to effectively run the new programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>List of Newly Approved Programmes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The six new degree programmes approved for take-off at FULAFIA include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying (B.Sc.)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning (B.Sc.)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (B.Sc.)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These programmes broaden FULAFIA\u2019s academic offerings across <strong>law, health sciences, environmental studies, and agricultural sciences<\/strong>, equipping students with knowledge and skills relevant to modern professional fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>VC Commends NUC, Staff for Commitment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reacting to the development, the <strong>Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman<\/strong>, expressed profound appreciation to the NUC for its support and consistent guidance. He also commended the <strong>Director of Academic Planning, Professor Ilemona Adofu<\/strong>, and the dedicated staff whose efforts ensured the successful accreditation of the new courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cThis achievement reflects our collective dedication to academic excellence and institutional development,\u201d Professor Abdul Rahman said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FULAFIA\u2019s Vision for Excellence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Federal University of Lafia continues to strengthen its reputation through quality teaching, impactful research, and community engagement. 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