Sokoto State University

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Sokoto State University
Mottoﻛﻞ ﺷﻲﺀ ﻳﺒﺪﺃ ﻫﻨﺎ! (Arabic)
Motto in English
It all begins here!
Type Public (state-owned)
Established2009
Chancellor Alh. Nuhu Sanusi, Emir of Dutse
Vice-Chancellor
  • Prof. Nuhu O. Yaqub (2013 - 2017)
  • Prof. Sani Muhammad Dangogo (2017 - 2022)
  • Prof. Bashir Garba (MFR) (2022 - Present)
Location, ,
Campus[[Urban area|Urban]]
Affiliations NUC
Website ssu.edu.ng

Sokoto State University (SSU) is located in Sokoto, Sokoto State in Nigeria. [1] [2] It was established in 2009 under Aliyu Wamakko administration. [3]

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History

Arising from the insatiable quest of the people of the state for education and excellence, the idea of establishing the Sokoto State University was conceived by the then Sokoto State Governor Aliyu Wamakko when he established the Sokoto State University Implementation Committee in 2008. The committee was charged with the responsibility of:

The approval was granted in 2009.

Objectives

Courses/departments

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References

  1. "National Universities Commission". National Universities Commission,Nigeria. Archived from the original on 13 July 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
  2. "Sokoto State University". www.4icu.org. Retrieved 9 July 2013.
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