The first Nigerian university with both British and French academic styles, Franco-British International University, Kaduna, will kick off academic activities in October 2024.
This was stated by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Abdullahi Muhammad Sabo, during a chat with newsmen on Monday.
According to the Vice Chancellor, the university will begin with three schools: the School of Computing, the School of Nursing, and the School of Health Sciences.
Franco-British International University was founded by Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, who also founded Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria in Niger, and the Canadian University of Nigeria in Abuja.
In a statement during the visit of the Vice Chancellor of Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Professor Armayau Hamisu Bichi, Professor Gwarzo reiterated his passion and commitment to education, stating that he would give his all to the sector.
“In Nigeria, the Franco-British International University (FBI) is yet another effort to bring forth a truly world-class education to Africa,” he said.
Franco-British International University was granted a provisional operational license by the National Universities Commission in 2023, alongside the Canadian University of Nigeria, which is also part of the MAAUN group of universities.
“I’m known for education and will continue to be committed to it. We did it in Niger and Kano, where we have instilled the spirit of morality and academic standards among our students and staff.
We will ensure the same standards, discipline, and morality among the students and staff of Franco-British International University, just as we are doing in Kano and Niger,” said Professor Gwarzo.
