The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has congratulated the management of the Federal University of Science and Technology (FUST), Kabo, Kano State, on securing accreditation for 20 academic programmes ahead of the institution’s maiden academic session.
Senator Barau gave the commendation on Thursday in Abuja when the Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council, Chief (Mrs) Grace Titilayo Laoye-Tomori, led members of the council on a courtesy visit to him at the National Assembly.
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Laoye-Tomori, a former Deputy Governor of Osun State, informed the Deputy Senate President that the university had secured accreditation for 20 courses, including medical programmes, describing the development as a significant milestone towards commencing academic activities.
She commended Senator Barau for his role in the establishment of the institution, which began as Federal Polytechnic Kabo before its conversion into a full-fledged university in 2025.
According to her, Senator Barau initiated the process in 2016 by sponsoring the bill for the establishment of the polytechnic and subsequently facilitated its transformation into a university.
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“Today, we have 20 outstanding courses accredited, including medical programmes. On behalf of the Governing Council, management, staff, and students, we sincerely appreciate his tremendous contributions to the development of this institution,” she said.
Responding, Senator Barau congratulated the Governing Council, management and staff for securing the accreditation within a short period, urging them to sustain the progress and maintain high standards of academic excellence.
He also expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the bill that facilitated the conversion of the institution into a university.
“I am delighted with the remarkable progress recorded by the Federal University of Science and Technology, Kabo, within such a short period. I commend the Governing Council, management, and staff for this achievement and urge them to sustain the momentum by maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence,” he said.
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The Deputy Senate President reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the university, stressing the importance of quality education and skills development in preparing young Nigerians for national development.
“Our greatest asset as a nation is our human resources, particularly the youth. We must ensure they have access to quality education and the necessary skills to drive national development,” he added.
