FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TRANSPORTATION DAURA ACT

An Act establishes the Federal University of Transportation in Daura for studies in engineering and logistics. It targets students in transport fields to develop skills for Nigeria's infrastructure.

What Is This Policy?

An Act establishing Africa's first specialized university focused on transportation engineering, logistics, and related disciplines in Daura, Katsina State.

Who Does It Target?

Students seeking degrees in transportation engineering, railway engineering, logistics, supply chain management, aviation, and maritime studies.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Bridge the technology and skills gap in Nigeria's transportation sector, domesticate railway engineering knowledge, and develop human capacity for the nation's transport infrastructure.

Key Features

Specialized Focus: First transportation-focused university in Nigeria and Africa 14 Programmes: Offers courses in civil, electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, railway, and highway engineering, plus transport management and logistics CCECC Partnership: University built by China Civil Engineering Construction Company as a $50 million CSR investment Degree Awards: Awards first degrees, postgraduate degrees, diplomas, and professional certificates

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active; commenced 2023/2024 academic session Coverage: Daura, Sandamu LGA, Katsina State (280.58Ha campus) Beneficiaries: Students enrolled for multiple academic sessions Funding: Federal Government; initial infrastructure by CCECC ($50 million)

How to Access

Apply through JAMB UTME or Direct Entry. Meet NUC-approved admission requirements. JAMB Registration Five O-Level credits including English and Mathematics NUC admission criteria

Impact & Metrics

Conceived during the Lagos-Kano Railway Modernization Project negotiations in 2018 to ensure technology transfer and capacity building in the transportation sector.

Official Resources

Website: futd.edu.ng

Legal Framework

The Federal University of Transportation Daura Act establishes the university under statute. It operates under the Federal Universities Act, the National Universities Commission Act, the National Transport Commission Act, and the National Automotive Design and Development Council Act. The Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act 2011 provides capital support. International alignment with ICAO, IMO, and international transport engineering education standards informs the curriculum framework.