The newly established Borno State University is set to admit its first set of students this year.
According to the Borno State Commissioner for Higher Education, Malam Ahmad Jaha, who made the disclosure on Tuesday in Maiduguri, the government is already in the process of appointing a Vice-Chancellor and other management staff for the university.
He said that the university would begin operations with five faculties, namely Art, Science, Education, Social Science, and Management Science.
“We are hoping that the university will begin academic activities before the end of the year, with at least 2, 500 students.
“After securing the approval of the National Universities Commission (NUC) last year, we embarked on the processes of building solid foundation for the take-off of the institution.
“Our target is to set up a world-class university that can stand the test of time, that is why we are following due processes in our actions.
“Presently we are in the process of getting a Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Registrar and other management staff for the smooth take off of the university,” he said.
He pointed out that the management team would be responsible for the implementation of the academic plan and other regulations of the university.
The commissioner said provision had been made for two hostels that would accommodate about 500 students while the remaining 2000 would be off campus for the time being. (NAN)
