The information in this handbook is to acquaint students with the various opportunities offered by the Department of Statistics, Federal University Lokoja,Nigeria. It will also make the students know the various curricula leading to the award of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in Statistics, general academic regulations for degree course, examination regulations,
offences and disciplinary actions, etc.
The Department aspires to drill students in Statistical theory, applications and computer knowledge that will equip them for career and job opportunities after graduation.
The Department also aspires to render consultancy services to Companies and Industries as part of its community service. The curriculum is structured in such a way that a graduate of B.Sc (Hons) Statistics of FUL will be able to achieve the above goals and be able to compete favourably with the graduate of Statistics of any University in the world. He/she will be able to pursue a postgraduate programme in Statistics.

Dr. B. Onoghojobi
Head, Department of Statistics