By Our Reporter 

The Senate of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, NSUK, has approved the unbundling of the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences into three separate faculties in a bid to strengthen academic administration, enhance specialization, and improve quality of education delivery.

The decision was taken at the 140th Regular Meeting of Senate held on Monday, May 25, 2026.

In an official memorandum signed by Barrister Ramatu A. Liman, Senior Deputy Registrar, Academic Affairs, on behalf of the Registrar, Senate approved the creation of the Faculty of Computing, Faculty of Life Sciences, and Faculty of Physical Sciences.

According to the memorandum, the restructuring is aimed at aligning the university’s academic programmes with emerging global trends and best practices in higher education. It will also provide a more focused framework for teaching, research, innovation, and capacity development.

As part of the reorganization, Senate also approved the recommendation of the Academic Planning and Curriculum Committee on the placement of the Department of Statistics and Data Analytics. The department, initially proposed for the Faculty of Physical Sciences, has been reassigned to the Faculty of Computing in recognition of its growing relevance to data science, computing, artificial intelligence, and other digital technologies.

The approved recommendations have been forwarded to the University’s Governing Council for further consideration and approval in line with established regulations and governance procedures.

University management described the development as a significant milestone in NSUK’s drive toward academic excellence, innovation, and institutional growth. Officials said it is expected to enhance administrative efficiency, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthen the university’s capacity to respond to the evolving demands of science, technology, and research in the 21st century.

The unbundling also reflects NSUK’s commitment to building a more dynamic academic structure capable of supporting emerging disciplines and producing graduates equipped with the knowledge and skills required in an increasingly technology-driven world.