Northwest University, Kano (NWUK), has hosted an accreditation team from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to assess its Bachelor of Arts (BA) Arabic and BA Islamic Studies programmes.
The exercise is part of the university’s efforts to sustain academic excellence and ensure that its programmes meet the quality assurance standards prescribed by the NUC.
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The accreditation team, led by Professor Muhammad Inuwa Salis Dalhat, paid a courtesy visit to the university management and was received by the Sit-in Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aisha Garba Habib, on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Amina Salihi Bayero, who was unavoidably absent.
Speaking during the meeting, Professor Dalhat outlined the objectives of the accreditation exercise, emphasising its importance in assessing programme quality, academic standards and the overall teaching and learning environment.
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In her response, Professor Habib welcomed the delegation and expressed the university management’s appreciation for the visit.
She assured the team of the institution’s full cooperation and willingness to consider its findings and recommendations towards strengthening the programmes.
The Sit-in Vice-Chancellor also reiterated the university’s determination to maintain high academic standards and continually improve the quality of teaching and learning.
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Following the meeting, the accreditation team proceeded with the assessment, with the Deputy Director of Academic Planning, Dr Saleh Nuhu, providing guidance and coordination throughout the exercise.
The university’s Public Relations Unit disclosed this in a statement issued by Abubakar Ibrahim, ANIPR, Head of Public Relations Unit, Northwest University, Kano, for the Registrar.