Federal University of Technology Minna
Federal University of Technology Minna

Computer Science

About the Department

The Department of Computer Science was established in 2009. It was created from the defunct Department of Mathematics/Computer Science with the aim that it is the backbone of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The Department offers a degree programme of Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master of Technology (M.Tech), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science. The Department offers a unique educational opportunity for students to achieve excellence through vigorous classes, practical and participation in cutting edge ICT research. The Department has been headed since inception by the following:

  1. Dr. (Mrs) Francisca N. Ogwueleka   2009 – 2012
  2. Dr. Muhammad Bashir Abdullahi    2012  –  Date
  3. Dr. Sulaimon Adebayo Bashir 2019 to 2021
  4. ⁠Dr. (Mrs) Opeyemi Aderiike Abisoye 2021 to 2025
  5. Dr. Enesi Femi Aminu 2025 till Date

PHILOSOPHY

To build national capacity through the provision of sound and well grounded theoretical and practical computer science leading to advancement in Information and Communication Technology that drives development and develop high level manpower that will create job and wealth through the use of ICT, and reduce unemployment and poverty.

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Dr. AMINU, Enesi Femi

Head of Department

Dr. AMINU, Enesi Femi is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria, and currently the Head of the Department. He has over fifteen years of experience in teaching and research. He has taught several courses which include Expert Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Database Systems, and Operating Systems at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has published over 40 peer reviewed publications in reputable journals, international conferences, and book chapters. He obtained his Diploma, B.Sc. in Computer Science from University of Jos, Jos Plateau State, and MSc in Computer Science from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Kaduna State. He equally obtained his PhD in Computer Science from Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State. His research area is in Computer Science but with specific interests in Knowledge Representations (Ontology Design and Semantic Search), Reasoning Algorithm Design, AI and Machine Learning for Smart Agriculture. He was appointed Head of the Department in March, 2025.