The Vice-Chancellor of Fountain University, Professor Olayinka Karim disclosed that all academic programmes offered in the institution have secured full accreditation status from the National Universities Commission (NUC) and their respective professional bodies.
The private university, according to the Vice-Chacellor, has also implemented CCMAS-FUO in guideline with NUC Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) announced last year to bring necessary innovations into the content and delivery of its programmes towards achieving the overall goals of education and training in the country.
The Vice-Chancellor of the private institution made the disclosure during a press briefing on the 13th Convocation Ceremony of Fountain University held at the school’s College of Art Complex on Monday.
According to her, “Following a special visitation in June 2023, NUC granted full accreditation to all four programmes in the College of Basic Medical and Health Sciences (COBMEHS) (Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Environmental Science, and Public Health). Notably, the Nursing Science programme received accreditation with an increased quota from the Nursing and Midwifery Council for the next five years. Additionally, the Medical Laboratory Science programme obtained accreditation from the Medical Laboratory Council of Nigeria, solidifying the endorsement of both NUC and their professional bodies.”
She further that on October 31, 2023, the NUC officially approved the commencement of 11 undergraduate and eight postgraduate programmes including cutting-edge B.Sc. Electronics and Computer Science, B.Sc. Electronics and Communications, and B.Sc. Criminology and Security Studies for the institution.
“The postgraduate programmes encompass M.Sc. & Ph.D. programmes in Accounting, Political Science, Computer Science, and Public Administration.
“In November 2023, the College of Arts secured resource approval from the NUC, enabling the initiation of programmes such as B.A. English, History and International Relations, Linguistics,. French, Arabic, and Islamic Studies—a response to community demand for an Islamic faith-based University.
“The National Board of Arabic, Islamic and International Studies (NBAIS) endorsed the Diploma in Arabic, Islamic, and International Studies.”
Meanwhile, Professor Karim, while listing the lineup programme for the week-long 13th convocation ceremony said the programme started on Sunday with a special Asalatu and the maiden Walimatul Quran, at the University Masjid and followed by a Business pitch and Town-Gown harmony, on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, January 10, sporting activities take centre stage with an intervarsity football match between Fountain University and Bowen University, followed by a volleyball match featuring Fountain University Academics VS Fountain University Non-Teaching; and on Thursday, Fountain University would honour the outstanding contributions of staff, students, alumni, and community leaders at the Merit Award ceremony.
The week culminates in the Convocation Lecture titled “From Within to Without: The Ripple Effect of University Challenges on National Destiny,” delivered by Professor Abdul Rasheed Na’Allah, The Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja on Saturday, January 13th, 2024.
“The Executive Governor of Yobe State His Excellency, Alhaji Mai Mala Buni CON, will chair the lecture. The day programme will be rounded off with the commissioning of the new projects. The convocation ceremony, where, diplomas, degrees, and honorary degrees will be conferred, takes place on Sunday, January 14th, 2024 at 10 am prompt in sha Allah. As we celebrate the achievements of our graduates and honour exceptional individuals, including our outgoing Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Alh. Yinka Adeola, and legal personality Mr. Wale Babalakin, SAN”.
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