USMAN DAN FODIO UNIVERSITY, SOKOTO ACT
Act · Education
An Act establishes Usman Dan Fodio University in Sokoto as a federal institution focused on education and research. It targets students, academic staff, and the National Universities Commission to promote learning in fields like Islamic studies and sciences. The university contributes to national development through quality higher education.
USMAN DAN FODIO UNIVERSITY, SOKOTO ACT
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing Usman Dan Fodio University (UDUS), Sokoto as a federal university, named after the 19th century Islamic scholar and statesman, providing for its governance, academic mandate, and development.
Who Does It Target?
Students at UDUS, Sokoto Academic and administrative staff The National Universities Commission (NUC) Federal Ministry of Education
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Provide comprehensive university education in northwestern Nigeria with particular strengths in Islamic studies, law, medicine, and the sciences, contributing to national development.
Key Features
University Establishment: Creates UDUS as a federal university with legal personality. Governing Council: Establishes the Governing Council with oversight responsibility. Senate: Creates the Senate as the supreme academic authority. Islamic Studies: UDUS has particular strength in Islamic studies and Sharia law.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active — UDUS Sokoto is fully operational Coverage: Sokoto State; national student intake Beneficiaries: University students; northwest Nigeria development Funding: Federal Government; IGR
How to Access
Apply through JAMB UTME Meet minimum academic requirements Register and pay fees upon admission Application method: Apply through JAMB at https://www.jamb.gov.ng
Official Resources
Website: https://www.udusok.edu.ng Contact: Usman Dan Fodio University (UDUS), Sokoto
Legal Framework
Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates under the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, the National Universities Commission Act Cap N81 LFN 2004, the Education (National Minimum Standards and Establishment of Institutions) Act, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act.