ABOUT THE COLLEGE
The College of Natural and Pharmaceutical Sciences is the second college established by the
University, effective from 1st October, 2018, after the College of Health Sciences, established in 2014.
The College has the following staff members: -
1. The Pioneer Provost of the College was Prof. Sani Muhammad Gumel, who has been appointed as deputy vice-chancellor (Academics) in March, 2021.
2. Deputy Provost (Academics)/Acting Provost: Prof. Sani Ibrahim, B. Sc., M. Sc., Ph.D. (BUK)
3. Deputy Provost (Admin.): Prof. Musa Aliyu BPharm., M. Sc., Ph. D. (ABU)
4. Deputy Registrar: Halima Shehu Hayat B. Sc. (ABU), MBA, PGDE (BUK)
Other staff under the Provost’s Office includes the following:
5. Sabi’u Sani Abubakar - Senior Assistant Registrar I
6. Ladi Benjamin Akuso - Senior Assistant Registrar II
7. Abdul’aziz Sani - Principal Executive Officer
8. Abdallah Sa’id Abdallah - Administrative Assistant
9. Auwalu Muhammad Ali - Higher Executive Officer (Admin.)
10. Umar Muhammad Abdullahi - Snr. Computer Operator (Secretary to the Provost)
11. Hamza Ibrahim Yakasai - Assistant Executive Officer
12. Basiru Zubairu - Motor Driver
13. Rabi’u Ahmad Jinjiri - Motor Driver
14. Al’amin Murtala Sulaiman - Motor Driver
15. Fatima A. Abdullahi – Cleaner
At present, the College is occupying a temporary building on the old campus of the University with a serious challenge in office accommodation. The College is comprised of three faculties housing twelve departments as follows:
i. Faculty of Life Sciences
ii. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
iii. Faculty of Physical Sciences
The College coordinates the activities of the faculties.
1.0 Vision and Mission
The College has the following vision and mission:
1.1 Vision Statement
The College shall be a world class citadel of learning that stands unique in the excellent quality of its graduates.
1.2 Mission Statement
The mission of the College is to produce highly skilled manpower to advance solution to Natural and Pharmaceutical Science challenges of the fast-changing world through cutting-edge and translational research and training by using the state-of-the-art products for the benefit of humanity.
2.0 Objective of Establishing the College
The objective of establishing the College was to provide for more effective coordination and efficiency in the management of the academic and administrative activities of the faculties under it.
3.0 Mode of Operation of the College
In line with the guidelines under which the University was established, the College executes most of its activities through committees. These Committees include the following:
1. College Officers Committee
2. College Management Committee
3. College Advisory Committee
4. College Academic Board
5. Research, Linkages and Collaboration Committee
6. College Scheduling Committee
7. College Finance Committee
8. College Quality Assurance Committee
9. College Conference Committee
10. College Journal Committee
11. College Environment and Maintenance Committee
12. College Day Committee
13. College I.C.T Committee
14. College Appointment and Promotions Committee
15. College Disciplinary Committee
The Committees yet to be inaugurated shall be inaugurated and made to swing into action soonest.
4.0 Achievements in 2020
These include the following:
i. Development of draft Interim Structure and Functions of the College
ii. Development of Tentative Responsibilities/Functions of all categories of staff under the office of the Provost
iii. Organized and Conducted of the First College Conference
iv. Establishment of College Journal – The Journal of Natural and Pharmaceutical Sciences
v. Ensuring general sanitation of the College environment, including lecture venues, laboratories and surroundings of the Faculties
vi. Interaction with Students’ Unions for proper guidance and counselling
vii. Meeting with Security Division of the University towards ensuring improved security on the
campus
viii. Sustaining the payment of casual workers under the Provost’s Office for improved sanitation in the Provost’s Office and Mahmud Tukur Lecture Theatres as well as their general surrounding environment.
5.0 Planned Activities for 2021
Among the activities planned for the year 2021 includes the followings:
i. Execute activities planned for the College Day (which could not hold due to COVID-19 Pandemic)
ii. Inauguration of the underlisted College Committees, to swing into action immediately:
• College Advisory Committee
• College Quality Assurance Committee
• College Disciplinary Committee
iii. Pursue the establishment of Centre for Research in Traditional Medicine
iv. Pursue the acquisition of Utility Bus from the University Management
v. Organize and execute 2021 College Conference
vi. Organize Seminar/Symposium geared towards Research, Linkages and Collaboration with sister stakeholders from within the country and beyond.
