The National Universities Commission (NUC) has given official approval of fourteen programmes to kickstart the newly established Federal University of Transportation Daura, in Katsina State.
The pioneer vice-chancellor of the university, Prof. Umar Adam-Katsayal disclosed this on Saturday, adding that the approval was granted in a letter dated October 18 and signed by the commission’s acting director, Academic Planning, Abubakar Girei
He emphasized that the NUC approval letter, with reference number NUC/AP/T’6ONOL.II 02 marked a crucial milestone for the university as it authorised the beginning of academic programmes.
Prof. Umar added that the university would offer 14 diverse programmes catering to the transportation industry and related fields.
“The issuance of the approval letter by the NUC underscores the rigorous assessment and recognition of the transportation university’s commitment to academic excellence and industry relevance. It highlights the collaborative efforts between the Ministry of Transportation, led by me and the NUC, in advancing Nigeria’s educational landscape.
“Transportation University, Daura’s approval from the NUC, as evidenced by the official letter, sets the stage for the university to become a centre of excellence in transportation studies,” Prof Umar said.
He stressed that as the university prepares to welcome its first batch of students, it is anticipated that the transportation university will positively impact Nigeria’s transportation sector.
The Vice-Chancellor noted that the diverse programmes would equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute to the development and advancement of the transportation industry in the country.
Programmes approved by the university includes; B.Eng. Civil Engineering, B.Eng. Electrical Electronics Engineering, B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering, B.Eng. Mechatronics Engineering, B.Eng. Highway Engineering, B.Eng. Railway Engineering, B.Sc. Aviation Management and B.Sc. Transport Management.
Others are B.Sc. Logistics and Supply Chain Management, B.Sc. Maritime Safety and Environmental Administration, B.Sc. Railway Transport Management, B.Sc. Sea Port and Dry Port Management, B.Sc. Inland Waterways Safety and Environmental Administration, and B.Sc. Maritime Economics.
|Peoples Gazette/Daily Nigerian
