The Vice Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Professor Sagir Adamu-Abbas, has revealed that the institution has revamped 30 percent of the new Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) for Nigerian universities. This redesign aims to enhance students’ skill acquisition and bolster their employability upon graduation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
During the recent launch of the new curriculum by the National Universities Commission (NUC), it was announced that the commission had formulated 70 percent of the CCMAS, while universities were tasked with customizing the remaining 30 percent to align with their distinct characteristics….CONTINUE READING
Professor Adamu-Abbas also emphasized that the university administration has introduced several measures to mitigate the impact of the fuel subsidy removal on staff members and alleviate the consequences of the recent increase in registration fees for students.
Speaking in Kano over the weekend, the vice chancellor engaged with the press to share the latest developments taking place within the institution.
Expressing concern about the prevalent issue of graduate unemployment in Nigeria, where some industries deem graduates as “unemployable,” he advocated for a comprehensive solution.
He suggested that Nigerian universities should recalibrate their curricula to address this challenge. Notably, the new core curriculum framework crafted by the NUC allocates 30 percent to universities for them to tailor according to their unique characteristics.
Adamu-Abbas further elaborated on the university’s initiatives to bolster students’ practical skills. Alongside the establishment of a Skill Acquisition Centre within the Students Welfare Department, which enables students to acquire trade skills of their preference, the institution has also enlisted external experts to provide specialized training in entrepreneurial skills that are not covered by the center’s offerings.
“In the context of Nigerian universities, not solely BUK, curriculum redesign is imperative. We have aligned ourselves with the NUC’s initiative and have already submitted our revised 30% curriculum to the NUC,” stated Adamu-Abbas, highlighting the university’s proactive stance on enhancing its educational offerings.
