The National Universities Commission NUC has issued license of establishment to Iconic Open University, Sokoto and 36 others.
This implies that the educational institution has a formal go ahead to commence its academic activities inline with the policies authorized by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the commission.
The event took place at the NUC secretariat with the permanent secretary Federal Ministry of Education issuing the certificates to the 37 new private universities.
Speaking after the event, Pro-Chancellor Iconic Open University, Sokoto Dr. Anas Sanusi Gusau, said the University will begin academic activities by 2023/2024 with 2 faculties, 5 departments and 16 undergraduate programs.
The faculties are; Faculty of Computing and Allied Health Sciences, as well as Faculty of Arts, Management and Social Sciences.
Dr. Anas Sanusi Gusau added that the management of the institution has meet all the necessary requirements to ensure sound and productive knowledge.
The Iconic Open University Sokoto is the first approved private open university in Northern Nigeria.
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