The First Nigerian University which is both British and French in academic style Franco-British International University, Kaduna, will kick start academic activities in October 2024.
This was contained in a chat with newsmen by the Vice Chancellor Professor Abdullahi Muhammad Sabo on Monday.
According to the Vice-Chancellor, the university will start with three schools, namely: School of Computing, Nursing, and Health Sciences.
Franco-British International University was founded by Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, who was also the founder of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Niger and Canadian University in Abuja.
The founder Professor Adamu Gwarzo in a statement during the visit of Vice Chancellor Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Professor Armayau Hamisu Bichi, reiterated his passion and commitment to education, saying that he would give the sector his all.
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, we have instituted the spirit of morality and academic standard among our students and staff.
We will ensure standard, discipline, and morality among students and staff of Franco-British International University like we are doing in Kano and Niger”. Said Professor Gwarzo
