The Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK) Monday September 20, 2021 officially resumed Academic Activities for the 2020/2021 Academic Session. This was sequel to approval of the Senate at its 23rd meeting held on Monday, 20th September, 2021.

According to the approved 2020/2021 Academic Calendar, Registration Exercise for fresh Students holds from Monday, 20th September to Saturday, 9th October, 2021. In the same vein, Registration Exercise for returning students takes place from Monday, 27th September to Saturday, 9th October, 2021.

Meanwhile, First Semester Lectures takes place in 11 Weeks from Monday, October 11 to Thursday, 23rd December, 2021. Accordingly, First Semester Examinations for the 2020/2021 Academic Session will commence on Monday, the 24th of January, 2022.

In another development, the Senate approved the change of nomenclature of the Department of Biology to Department of Biological Sciences. This would enable the Department to accommodate more programmes, in line with global best practices. In addition, Senate also approved a specialized Academic Calendar for MBBS Programme.

Earlier in his remarks, Chairman of the Senate and Vice Chancellor, Prof. BB Shehu acknowledged the support and cooperation of the Senate members. He thanked members for honouring the invitation and wished them journey mercies to their various destinations.