The Department of Statistics at the Federal University of Technology, Minna is dedicated to raising the statistical capabilities of its students through the systematic and computational analysis of raw data, so as to discover, interpret, and communicate meaningful patterns, trends, and insights. Students are nurtured to maturity and excellence, and equipped with the skills to transform data into actionable intelligence, thereby enabling organisations to improve decision-making, boost efficiency, and predict future performance. Graduates from the Department are trained to be competitive in global markets and equipped with relevant skills for using statistical tools for predictive modelling and drawing inferences to solve real-world challenges. Driven by a vision for global visibility, the Department actively seeks strategic partnerships with international universities, research centres, and industry leaders.
Brief History of the Department
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science was established in 1984 to offer a B.Tech degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science. In the 1991/1992 academic session, the Statistics with Computer Science programme was introduced, but was later suspended in 1998 due to a lack of manpower. The full-fledged Department of Statistics was approved at the 387th Senate meeting held on 17th August 2015. Dr Audu Isah was appointed as the pioneer Head of Department on 1st October 2015. The Department of Statistics now offers programmes leading to B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD degrees in Statistics.
Vision
To be a leading academic Department of excellence that will train students who will apply Information Technology in the field of Statistics for learning and research.
Mission
To produce highly motivated and enterprising graduates with up-to-date knowledge and skills in Statistics for research and application purposes.
