Overview

The Department of Geography at the Federal University Birnin Kebbi is one of the founding departments of the University, established in 2013. The Department began its academic activities in the 2014/2015 session. It offers a four-year programme leading to a B.Sc. degree in Geography for UTME candidates admitted at the 100 level, and a three-year programme for Direct Entry students who join at the 200 level. The courses are designed to explore the spatial dimensions of physical, economic, social, and political forces that shape human societies and activities. In particular, they examine the interaction of these forces, how they evolve over time, and how they operate at different scales across space. The Department graduated its first cohort of students in 2018. The programme is structured to meet the need for education in both Physical and Human Geography, offering all students, regardless of creed, gender, or political belief, an equal opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to the socio-economic, political, and physical development of society. The mission of the Department of Geography, Federal University Birnin Kebbi, is to enhance the application of spatial knowledge and techniques to foster a sustainable relationship between humans and the environment. The programme aims to equip students with the skills to address and solve geographical issues. The department provide training in both the theory and practice of Geography, with a strong emphasis on field techniques and the use of modern tools. Students are trained to understand the role of Geography in national development by gaining a thorough grasp of geographical concepts and theories, which they can then apply in practical settings.