The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence six new full-time academic programmes beginning with the 2025/2026 academic session.

The newly accredited programmes include:

1. Law (LL.B.)
2. Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
3. Quantity Surveying (B.Sc.)
4. Urban and Regional Planning (B.Sc.)
5. Nutrition and Dietetics (B.Sc.)
6. Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.)

This development marks a significant milestone in the university’s academic expansion and reflects its ongoing commitment to broadening learning opportunities for students across diverse disciplines.


The approval follows a rigorous resource verification exercise conducted by the NUC to ensure that FULafia meets the required academic and infrastructural standards for the new programmes. In his reaction, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, expressed gratitude to the NUC for the confidence reposed in the university and commended the Academic Planning Directorate and other stakeholders for their hard work and dedication in securing the accreditation.

Professor Abdul Rahman described the approval as a major boost to FULafia’s mission of academic excellence and national development. He added that the introduction of these programmes will enhance access to quality education, promote research and innovation, and strengthen the university’s capacity to produce highly skilled professionals.

With this new addition, FULafia continues to position itself among Nigeria’s fastest-growing federal universities, offering a wider range of professional and technical courses designed to meet the country’s human capital needs.