The Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) in Kano has received official approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence Medicine, Architecture, and other academic programmes.<\/p>\n
The ratification was announced by Dr. Habeeb Awaisu, Vice President of Administration, when he received participants in the PRNigeria Young Communication Fellowship on a guided tour of the institution.<\/p>\n
Awaisu said apart from the nod to commence Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), the School of Environmental Sciences got authorization for degree programmes in Architecture and Quantity Surveying. The Law programme was earlier approved.<\/p>\n
The official confirmed that before granting accreditation, the NUC conducted a thorough inspection of the university\u2019s resources, including modern faculty infrastructure, academic materials, and highly qualified staff members.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis approval showcases MAAUN\u2019s determination to deliver high-quality education, backed by state-of-the-art facilities and a team of experienced lecturers. There are now 22 undergraduate programmes, spanning social sciences, health, law, and medicine.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe School of Social & Management Sciences (SSMS) offers degree programmes in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Human Resources Management, International Relations, Mass Communication, and Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe School of Computing (SC), MAAUN offers degree programmes in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Data Science and Information Systems.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe School of Health Sciences (SHS) offers degree programmes in Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS), Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT), and Public Health; the School of Nursing Sciences offers BSc. Nursing Science,\u201d Awaisu added.<\/p>\n
Dr. Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Coordinator of the Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo Foundation, highlighted that the NUC approval \u201cis not just a reflection of MAAUN\u2019s growth but also a response to the increasing demand for quality higher education in Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sufi, a senior lecturer in the university, quoted the founder\u2019s belief that education is fundamental to addressing the pressing issues facing the Northern region. \u201cBy equipping our youth with knowledge, we can tackle the multifaceted challenges confronting our nation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Yushau Shuaib, CEO of Image Merchants Promotion Limited, praised the university for upholding high academic standards. He described the NUC accreditation as a testament to MAAUN\u2019s commitment to delivering world-class education.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis milestone signifies another important step in the school\u2019s mission to provide quality education while addressing regional and national challenges through innovative academic programmes,\u201d the PRNigeria publisher noted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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