AUDU BAKO COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE DAMBATTA (ABCOAD) SECURES NBTE ACCREDITATION FOR 11 NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

AUDU BAKO COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE DAMBATTA (ABCOAD) SECURES NBTE ACCREDITATION FOR 11 NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has granted full accreditation to 11 academic programmes at the National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) levels at Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Dambatta (ABCOAD), Kano State.

In a letter dated August 12, 2025 and signed by the Director of Polytechnic and Allied Programmes, Dr. Fatima Kabir Umar, conveyed the results of the Resource Verification/Accreditation exercise confirming the approval.

List of Accredited Programmes:

• HND Horticultural Technology

• HND Fisheries Technology

• HND Pasture and Range Management

• HND Cyber Security

• HND Artificial Intelligence

• ND Home and Rural Economics

• ND Wildlife and Eco-Tourism Management

• ND Food Technology

• ND Science Laboratory Technology

• ND Environmental Science and Management

• ND Irrigation Agronomy

Reacting to the development, the Provost, Prof. M. A. Wailare, described the achievement as a major boost to the college’s profile, noting that the rigorous accreditation process reflects ABCOAD’s commitment to quality academic standards, modern infrastructure, and skilled faculty.

He expressed gratitude to the Kano State Government under Governor Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf for funding the process, and commended staff, heads of departments, and stakeholders for their dedication during preparations and the exercise itself.

NBTE accreditation certifies that technical and vocational institutions meet both national and international academic standards.

With this milestone, ABCOAD aims to expand its academic reach, strengthen research collaborations, and make greater contributions to Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Prof. Wailare affirmed that the institution remains committed to excellence and national development.