Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano gets NUC accreditation for 11 programmes

The Management of Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State, is pleased to announce that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted Full Accreditation status to a total of eleven (11) academic programmes following the comprehensive accreditation exercise conducted in November and December 2025.

According to the official report released by the NUC, the programmes were assessed based on the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS), with emphasis on curriculum content, quality of academic staff, physical facilities, library resources, and employers’ rating.

The programmes granted Full Accreditation are:

Faculty of Health Sciences:

 • Community Health Science

 • Nursing Science

 • Public Health

Faculty of Arts, Social and Management Sciences:

 • Shari’ah

 • Criminology and Security Studies

 • International Relations

 • Sociology

Faculty of Science and Computing:

 • Biology

 • Biotechnology

 • Computer Science

 • Software Engineering

This achievement affirms the University’s unwavering commitment to delivering quality education and reflects the dedication and professionalism of its academic and administrative staff in building a centre of excellence. With this development, all accredited programmes have secured full recognition for a period of five (5) years.

The Management expresses its profound appreciation to the Founder, Senator Sulaiman Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, OFR, Ph.D., the Governing Council, Faculty Members, Heads of Departments, staff, and students for their collective efforts and commitment, which made this milestone possible.

Al-Istiqama University remains resolute in sustaining and further enhancing the high standards that have earned it this prestigious recognition.

Signed:

Professor Abdulhadi Sale Kumurya

Vice-Chancellor

Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State