On 31 July 2017, the National Universities Commission (NUC) upgraded AFIT to a fullfledged Federal University named Nigerian Air Force University (NAFU) with approval to conduct postgraduate and undergraduate programmes. The Department of Accounting was established in 2018. It started with a batch of 58 students in the 4-year degree programme. With the take-off of the Semester system in 2018, the B.Sc. Accounting programme has started and the programme has a duration four (4) years.
Dr. Macnolly Terna Jato was appointed as the pioneer Head, Department of Accounting with effect from 2nd January, 2019 by the Registrar of the Institute. Dr. MacNolly Terna Jato pioneered the affairs of the Department for two years, from 2nd January, 2019 to 28th of February, 2021.
Mission of the Department
In the Teaching, Learning and Research Culture, we strive to produce qualified accounting graduates who have the academic and professional base of knowledge to meet the challenges posed by any dynamic global business and work environment
Vision Statement
To be acknowledged and recognized as an innovative leader in Accounting Discipline and to become one of the primary Centres of excellence in education in AFIT and beyond.
Values of the Department
The Department of Accounting cherishes and upholds the following values: Academic programmes are NUC and professional bodies compliant in terms of Minimum Academic Standard (MAS) and method of delivery. Selfless, committed and dedicated service Conducive environment for working and learning Diverse staff and students’ composition Production of high-quality graduates that can compete nationally and internationally Dynamic and participative leadership and management
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING PROGRAMME
Philosophy The general philosophy of undergraduate training in the accounting programme is to provide students with quality education and training that will develop the mind, impact both theoretical and practical knowledge to students, develop self-confidence, help to be innovative and self-reliant in the field of Accounting.
Objectives
The major objectives of a Bachelor’s Degree programme in Accounting are to: a. Produce high level accounting personnel that can contribute to the development of accounting practice through researches and publications. b. Provide basic knowledge and skills needed for the understanding and analysis of problems related to accounting in the management of industrial, commercial, public and other human organizations. c. Equip students with knowledge and skills of decision making; especially in the analytical skills needed for recognising, defining and solving problems; and d. Develop in students, leadership and interpersonal relations skills in accounting/management. e. Provide training aimed at improving and upgrading the existing and potential manpower needed for national development.
