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Faculty of Arts and Arts Education
Dr. Shehu Muhammad — Acting Dean
Dr. Shehu Muhammad Acting Dean, Faculty of Arts & Arts Education

Dean’s Welcome

Welcome to the Faculty of Arts and Arts Education

The Faculty of Arts and Arts Education is dedicated to the study of language, communication, culture, and the educational value of the humanities. We prepare graduates who can teach effectively, engage critically with society, and contribute to the preservation and development of cultural knowledge.

Our programmes encourage intellectual depth, strong expression, and reflective scholarship, helping students connect language and the arts with meaningful classroom practice, identity formation, and national development.

We welcome students, researchers, and partners to a faculty that values thoughtful learning, cultural relevance, and the role of the arts in shaping informed and capable citizens.

Our Strengths

Language, Culture, and Communication in Educational Contexts

Language Development

Students build strong competence in language, interpretation, and communication as essential tools for teaching and public engagement.

Cultural Relevance

Our programmes connect the arts to heritage, identity, and the educational role of language in preserving values and history.

Teaching Practice

Graduates are prepared to translate arts and language knowledge into effective classroom practice, curriculum support, and learner development.

Our People

Meet the Faculty Staff

Our dedicated team of academics brings expertise, passion, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and research across all our disciplines.

Dr. Shehu Muhammad

Dr. Shehu Muhammad

Acting Dean

Faculty of Arts and Arts Education

Dr. [Staff Name]

Head of Department

Department of Nigerian Languages

Dr. [Staff Name]

Head of Department

Department of Modern European Languages

[Staff Name]

Lecturer I

Department of Nigerian Languages

[Staff Name]

Lecturer II

Department of Nigerian Languages

[Staff Name]

Lecturer I

Department of Modern European Languages

[Staff Name]

Assistant Lecturer

Department of Modern European Languages

[Staff Name]

Assistant Lecturer

Department of Nigerian Languages

Our Departments

Departments and Programme Areas

The faculty currently comprises core departments that strengthen language education, interpretation, communication, and the wider cultural mission of the university.

Department of Nigerian Languages

Programme Area: Nigerian Languages Education

This department focuses on the study, development, and teaching of Nigerian indigenous languages, fostering national identity and cultural heritage through language education.

Department of Modern European Languages

Programme Area: Modern European Languages Education

This department offers training in European languages — including French — equipping students with communication skills and cross-cultural competencies relevant to teaching, diplomacy, and international engagement.

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Departments

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Programme Areas

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Academic Staff

100+

Students Enrolled