12/01/2026
Education Committee, MSSN UDUS set to Begin Tutorials for New Students, Appeals for Understanding.
Abdfatah Muhammed Reports
The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), has announced the commencement of its academic tutorial programme for newly admitted students for the 2025/2026 Academic Session, while also appealing to the university community for understanding regarding the use of lecture halls during the programme.
According to an official circular released by the Society, the tutorials are scheduled to begin on Monday, January 12, 2026, following formal authorization from the University Management. The sessions will hold at approved lecture venues within A classes.
The tutorial programme, coordinated by the Education Committee of MSSN UDUS, will run from 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturdays through Thursdays.
The initiative is aimed at providing structured academic support for new students and enhancing their understanding of foundational courses.
Courses to be covered cut across all faculties and include CHEM 101, PHY 101, GST 101, and ACT 101, among others.The sessions have been distributed across the designated lecture halls to ensure effective organisation and adequate learning space.
In a written announcement, the Secretary-General of MSSN UDUS, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulhakeem, a final-year Law student, explained that the tutorials are designed to ease the academic transition of newly admitted students and support their academic success. He encouraged fresh students to fully utilise the programme, noting that it will run throughout the semester.
To ensure smooth implementation, the Society has also issued an internal memorandum calling on interested members of its General Executive Council and other qualified volunteers to support the programme by teaching or assisting during the tutorial sessions. Interested volunteers are expected to contact the Head of the Education Committee to indicate their availability and preferred courses, as the tutorial timetable has already been drawn up.
Meanwhile, the Society has appealed to members of the university community for cooperation and understanding over the use of the specified lecture venues during the stated periods. It emphasized that the tutorials are conducted with official approval and in line with MSSN’s commitment to academic development and the maintenance of a peaceful campus environment.