Nigerian Army University Introduces
WAZOBIA Degree Programmes By PRNigeria
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Nigeria’s three major languages, Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo, are among the 38
pioneer degree programmes to be offered at the Nigeria Army University (NAU),
Biu, Borno State. The three language popularly tagged WAZOBIA, which is a
combination of WA in Yoruba, ZO in Hausa and BIA for Igbo to mean ‘Come’ in
English. This was disclosed by the pioneer Registrar of
specialized-institution, Brigadier-General Shuaibu Ibrahim in a chat with
PRNigeria. He said the essence of introducing the three languages as degree
courses to be offered at NAU, is aimed at giving a sense of belonging to the
multi-ethnic and pluralistic Nigerian society, adding that, ‘’it is one
fundamental way of promoting, sustaining and preserving our mother-tongues,
which are already endangered species, from going into extinction.’’ The
Brigadier-General also added that the Army University will attach significant
premium to merit, applicants’ moral character and federal character principle,
while not compromising best academic standards. He added that only qualified
candidates from across the various states of the federation will be offered
admission, regardless of their ethnic, religious or cultural background. The
university Registrar, enumerated Military History, Arabic, French, English,
Political Science, Criminology and Security Studies, International Relations,
Transsport and Logistics, Economics, Peace Studies and Conflict Relations as
courses to be offered at the institution, which will commence academic
activities, late in the year. Other courses for degree programmes include
Chemistry, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cyber Security,
Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, Mathematics, Building
Technology, Environmental Management Technology, Surveying and Geo-informatics,
Urban and Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, and
Material and Metallurgical Engineering, among others. Brigadier-General Ibrahim
advised interested applicants to check its website for additional information.
‘’Application to NAU closes on Friday 30th October, 2018. Candidates, are therefore,
advised to visit the University’s website at www.naub.edu.ng and the Nigerian
Army website at www.army.mil.ng from time to time for important information
after their applications. Further enquiries, parents and prospective
candidates, can please contact us on 07037775329, and 08181373087,’’ he said.
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