NEWS DIGEST– In a significant development, the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi (FPTB) has completed the essential preparations, including infrastructure, facilities, and faculty, to launch a degree program in Mass Communication in collaboration with the University of Maiduguri. Furthermore, FPTB is set to introduce degree programs in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Banking, and Finance.
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During a recent visit to FPTB, Professor Liman Tukur, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri, led a delegation to oversee the process of affiliation and resource verification. This step is crucial in gaining approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to offer degree programs. Representing Professor Liman Tukur, the Vice Chancellor of Academic Services of the University, Professor Sa’idu Baba, commended FPTB’s management for their readiness in terms of infrastructure, workshops, and qualified personnel necessary to educate students at the degree level. He expressed confidence that the NUC, as the approving authority for degree programs, would permit FPTB to commence these programs.
Sani Usman, the Rector of the Polytechnic, expressed gratitude to the University of Maiduguri for agreeing to partner with FPTB, emphasizing the importance of providing opportunities for young individuals and channeling their potential. As part of the preparations for launching the affiliated degree programs, FPTB is currently implementing comprehensive internet connectivity installations across the entire institution. He assured the visiting delegation that all areas of observation and compliance with the NUC’s requirements would be diligently addressed.
It’s worth noting that the Polytechnic already offers degree programs in engineering and environmental courses through its affiliation with Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi.
