Gusau varsity matriculates 1425, expels 15

The Federal University Gusau has matriculated 1,425 students in the 2017/2018 academic session, the Vice Chancellor of the University Prof Magaji Garba has said. He spoke at the matriculation ceremony for the Students of the institution in Gusau. He said about 15 students were also expelled for poor academic performance last year. "Federal University Gusau […]

The Federal University Gusau has matriculated 1,425 students in the 2017/2018 academic session, the Vice Chancellor of the University Prof Magaji Garba has said.

He spoke at the matriculation ceremony for the Students of the institution in Gusau.

He said about 15 students were also expelled for poor academic performance last year.

"Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) is a conventional university established in 2013 in order to take education at higher level to the grassroots. The university has 4 faculties namely science, humanities, education and management and social sciences. We have also sent 5 of our lecturers for PhD abroad," he said.

He said there are 27 programmes which are about to be accredited soon and that maiden convocation would hold at the end of the year urging the students to shun bad habits especially cultism.

"There is a university health centre equipped with all the necessary for tests and other diagnosis and treatments. All staff are there for the students and are assured of quality academic life," he added.