Alh. A.A Dawud
Director Physical Planning
Brief History
The Department is another arm of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor which is responsible for the physical planning and development of the University. The Department is responsible for the maintenance of the physical facilities of the University, supervision of the construction of buildings and the full implementation of the University Physical Master Plan.
Philosophy
The Philosophy of the Unit derives its mandate from the general Philosophy of the University, the adopted University Master Plan, NUC Standard and professional ethics.
Aim And Objective
The Primary aim of the Physical Planning Department is to Co-ordinate the Physical development of the University and directly responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the performance of the following objectives amongst others:
- Responsibility in vital areas of Physical development for correlation of accommodation briefs with Physical briefs as well as preparation of data for other donor agencies;
- Responsibility for providing the briefs on all new projects;
- Ensuring that all design submitted by the Consultants/Contractors confirm to the NUC guidelines, user requirements and in line with the University master Plan;
- To provide classes, Lecture Theatres and Laboratories equipped with relevant chemical and up to date (Modern) equipment for practical and research commensurate with Student growth;
- To provide road network linking various Units and Segments of the University in accordance with the Master Plan.
- Responsible for contract administration of all awarded projects i.e. includes management Evaluation Monitoring and preparation of progress of works.
- Preparation of interim valuation certificates and making recommendation for payments.
- Responsible for checking and making recommendations to the University Management on all claims of variations additions or omissions.
Physical Planning Division:
The Unit is responsible for all physical development of the University Campus and overseeing other Physical properties of the University and it has four Units and their heads such as:
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Quantity Surveyors.