Gombe Varsity Receives NUC Approval for Environmental Science Programs

Gombe State University (GSU) has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to offer undergraduate programs in B.Sc. Architecture, B.Sc. Quantity Surveying, B.Sc. Building Technology, and B.Sc. Estate Management. These programs will commence in the 2024/2025 academic session.

The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sani Ahmed Yauta, announced this development after receiving the approval letter and commended the Executive Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, for his unwavering support. The Governor had earlier handed over a facility in Dukku LGA to GSU and provided funds to enhance infrastructure and operations for the Faculty of Environmental Science.

The University Management prioritized the invitation of the NUC for resource verification and organized orientation for newly recruited staff of the Dukku campus to ensure high standards. Following the verification exercise, the NUC commended GSU for it’s facilities, with one NUC team member noting, “Even our universities do not have some of the buildings you are starting with.”

Admissions into the Faculty of Environmental Science will soon open for the following programs:

1. B.Sc. Architecture
2. B.Sc. Quantity Surveying
3. B.Sc. Building Technology
4. B.Sc. Estate Management

H. N. Ligari
PRO, Gombe State University