Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with five tertiary institutions in a move aimed at strengthening academic collaboration and expanding access to quality higher education across Nigeria.
The agreements were formalised during a ceremony led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sunday Paul Bako, alongside senior management officials, including the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Jonathan Reuben, Acting Registrar, Dr. Nuhu Dangana, Director of Academic Planning, Prof. Aliyu Bakari, Admissions Desk Officer, Mr. Bubayero Mafindi, and representatives of the affiliated institutions.
Speaking at the event, Prof. Aliyu Bakari described the partnership as another milestone in the university's pursuit of academic excellence. He credited the leadership of Prof. Bako for expanding TSU's academic influence through strategic partnerships, improved infrastructure, quality assurance, and innovation.
According to him, the university has increasingly become a preferred institution for academic affiliation due to its commitment to maintaining high educational standards.
In his address, Prof. Bako said the signing ceremony represented more than a formal agreement, describing it as the beginning of a long-term partnership focused on advancing education and national development.
He revealed that when he assumed office in 2022, the university had only seven affiliated institutions. That figure, he said, has now risen to 30 through deliberate reforms and sustained quality assurance initiatives.
The Vice-Chancellor attributed the growth to the university's commitment to academic integrity, effective administration, and quality service delivery. He noted that while TSU cannot accommodate every prospective student directly, its affiliation programme enables other institutions to deliver education that meets the university's standards.
Prof. Bako stressed that all affiliated institutions must uphold TSU's academic values, adding that graduates produced under the affiliation arrangement should possess the same competence, integrity, and quality associated with the university.
He also reminded the institutions that certificates issued in the name of Taraba State University carry the institution's reputation and must be protected through strict compliance with academic regulations and quality assurance standards.
The Vice-Chancellor further disclosed that the National Universities Commission (NUC) recently commended the university following a monitoring visit that assessed its academic operations and quality assurance mechanisms.
Reflecting on the university's progress, Prof. Bako recalled that none of TSU's academic programmes had valid accreditation when he assumed office in 2022. He said the institution has since secured full accreditation for all its programmes, with 53 accredited in 2023 and the remaining 26 in 2025.
He also announced that the NUC recently approved 28 new academic programmes for the university, describing the development as another significant step in TSU's drive to expand academic opportunities while maintaining high standards in teaching, research, and community service.
The five institutions that signed affiliation agreements with Taraba State University are:
Taraba State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Jalingo
Higher Ground College of Health and Management Sciences, Takum
Kulp Theological Seminary College, Kwarhi, Mubi, Adamawa State
Eleazer College, Kurmi, Baissa
Al-Bas College of Health and Technology, Jalingo
The MoU signing marks another milestone in Taraba State University's efforts to strengthen academic partnerships and consolidate its position as one of Nigeria's emerging centres of higher learning.
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