www.fugusau.edu.ng | Federal University Gusau : FUGUS

The Federal University, Gusau (FUGUSAU) is one of the most popular federal government universities in Nigeria. Their main role is to conduct post UTME admission screening exercises for students seeking admission into the institution. On this page, you will see everything you need to know about FUGUSAU; about, history, mandate/act, objectives/roles, current leadership, departments, and units, achievements, challenges, and contact details. Here, you will also see all related news and the latest updates about FUGUSAU. Information Guides Nigeria

Federal University Gusau (FUGUSAU)

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About FUGUSAU

Federal University Gusau, also known by the acronym FUGUS, located in Gusau Zamfara State, Nigeria was one of the last 6 proposed new universities in 2010.

The implementation of the first phase of the proposal started in February 2011, with the establishment of nine Universities, while the second phase involving the remaining three universities including Federal University Gusau was established in 2013, during the presidency of Goodluck Jonathan. with three faculties, Humanities and Education, Management and Social Science, and Science. UI Acceptance Fee Payments Procedures 2021/2022

Brief History of FUGUSAU

The Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) is a public, conventional, coeducational, research university located in Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria. The University is one of the twelve new Federal Universities which were established in States where none existed and shall offer programmes in Arts-based and Science-based disciplines.

The establishment of the University commenced on 18th February 2013, while it started its first academic year in the 2014/2015 Session. The core academic structure of FUGUS is developed based upon the approved guidelines of the National Universities Commission (NUC) in the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS) documents, as well as other norms from relevant stakeholders, e.g. professional societies.

Presently, FUGUS has 17 Departments that houses 27 undergraduate academic programmes. It intends to expand and develop other Faculties, Departments, and programmes as well as its own M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in the coming years. FUGUS has developed extensive links with other Nigerian Universities both Public and Private and is able to count on a substantial pool of lecturers and scientists teaching and conducting research in the best universities across the country. UNIPORT Direct Entry Admission Form 2021/2022 is Out

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FUGUSAU Mandate/Act

The mandate of the Federal University (FUGUSAU) is contained in the vision and mission statement of the institution as seen below.

Mission

The mission of Federal University Gusau is “to generate and expand human knowledge and capacity to transform society and to create the positive change we all constantly seek and cherish in partnership with various stakeholders”. Federal University Gusau

Vision

The vision of Federal University Gusau is “to be a renowned, outstanding University, dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service and the protection of truth and the liberty of man”.

Objectives/Roles OF FUGUSAU

The Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) has the following objectives governing its establishment by law. The objectives of the University are:

  1. to encourage the advancement of learning and to hold out to all persons without distinction of race, creed, sex, or political conviction the opportunity of acquiring higher/liberal education;
  2. to provide courses of instruction and other facilities for the pursuit of learning in all its branches, and to make those facilities available on proper terms to such persons as are equipped to benefit from them;
  3. to encourage and promote scholarship and conduct research in restricted fields of learning and human endeavour;
  4. to relate its activities to the social, cultural, and economic needs of the people of Nigeria; and undertake any other activity appropriate for a University of the highest standard. Npower recruitment

FUGUSAU Faculty and Departments

Here is the list of FUGUSAU Departments and Faculty under them.

1. Department of Humanities
  • Arabic and Islamic Studies
  • English and Literature
  • History and International Studies
  • Languages and Culture
2. Education Department
  • Educational Foundation
  • Science Education
3. Science Department
  • Biological Sciences
  • Geological Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
4. Management and Social Sciences
  • Accounting/Finance
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Public Administration
  • Political Science
  • Sociology dollar to naira rate

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Notable Achievements of FUGUSAU

Here are some of the achievements of FUGUSAU below.

1. The administration has been able to develop a five-year strategic plan for the University which includes the condition of service and students’ guides.”

2. They have been able to secure the payment of land compensation to Farmers affected in the construction of the university and improve the staff’s strength of the institution.

3. Under the administration of Mohammed Munirat Nasir, Gusau, he has been able to develop the school’s Students’ Handbook, trained 200 teachings and non – teaching staff within and outside the country, and ensured the full accreditation of 15 out of the 28 courses presently being offered by the university while the remaining 13 have attained interim accreditation. WAEC result

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Challenges Facing FUGUSAU

Despite the core achievements at the Federal University Gusau, the school has also been faced with diverse challenges which they are currently working tirelessly to bring to an end. See some of the challenges facing FUGUSAU below.

1. No Adequate funding:

The university has been battling with funds. A lot would have been done in the school if there were/are sufficient funds allocated by the federal government of Nigeria.

2. Infrastructural problems:

There has not been enough infrastructure in the school due to limited funds. Bigger projects which ought to be done have been boycotted due to lesser funds. This will help project the school on the top list of well-to-do universities.

3. Academic Problems:

This involves poor teaching and learning activities, inconsistency in keeping the timetable of lectures.

5. Difficulties in course registration and screening

6. challenge of coping with payment of school fees etc. JAMB form 

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FUGUSAU Contact Details

Notes: All general correspondence should be addressed to the Registrar, while correspondence on financial matters should be addressed to the bursar.

Federal University Gusau
P.M.B. 1001, Zaria Road, Gusau

Phone: +2348069581312 For enquiries on general information
Phone: +2348038327208 For help regarding the usage of the FUGUS Website
Email: info@fugusau.edu.ng JAMB Result

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