PAAU Approves Nine New Institutes, Centres
PAAU signpost at the entrance of the University
Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, has approved the establishment of nine new institutes and centres as part of efforts to expand its academic, research, professional development and community-service activities.
The approval followed recommendations from the University Senate at its emergency meeting held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
The nine academic units are expected to commence from the 2026/2027 academic session and provide additional platforms for interdisciplinary scholarship and engagement with contemporary societal needs.
The newly approved institutes and centres are the Institute of Strategic Communication and Development; Centre for Continuing Education; Institute of Education; Institute of Vaccine Research and Production; and Institute of Digital Innovation and Practice.
Others are the Institute for Governance and Accountability; Institute of African Studies and Digital Humanities; Institute of Humanitarian and Human Rights Law; and Institute of Plant Conservation, Biotechnology and Natural Products.
According to the university, the approved proposals contain defined missions, visions and objectives, alongside academic and administrative structures, proposed curricula and programmes, staffing requirements and organograms to guide the operations of the new entities.
The establishment process followed a screening exercise by a committee constituted to review proposals submitted by faculties and academic units in line with National Universities Commission (NUC) guidelines.
Eleven proposals were submitted to the Senate for consideration. Nine were approved and recommended to the University Council, while two were stepped down for further review.
Speaking on the development, the Vice-Chancellor of PAAU, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, said the new institutes and centres would strengthen the university’s responsibilities in teaching, research, professional development and community service.
Prof. Usman said the institutes and centres would serve as regulatory extensions of the university’s academic mission, providing flexible pathways for learners seeking professional skills, postgraduate programmes and quality-assured part-time education.
He commended the Senate and the committee responsible for reviewing the proposals for what he described as diligence and foresight in advancing the initiative.
The Vice-Chancellor also reaffirmed the university management’s commitment to ensuring that the new entities comply with approved academic standards and relevant regulatory requirements as they are operationalised.
He encouraged prospective students, researchers and other stakeholders to utilise the opportunities and platforms provided by the new institutes and centres to advance their academic and professional pursuits.
The announcement was contained in a statement signed by Uredo Omale, Director of Public Affairs, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba.
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