The Faculty of Computing and Science at Northwest University, Sokoto, represents a cornerstone of the university’s commitment to advancing scientific inquiry, technological innovation, and digital literacy in Northern Nigeria. Its establishment aligns with national and global imperatives to build capacity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. The Faculty was established in 2022/2023 academic session. The Faculty of Computing and Science was one of the foundational faculties created to anchor the university’s academic portfolio in science and technology. It began with a core set of programs in fundamental sciences such as Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics, alongside computing programmes. These include B.Sc. Software Engineering, B.Sc. Cybersecurity, B.Sc. Computer Science and B.Sc. Information & Communication Technology. The faculty was founded to address the critical gap in skilled manpower in ICT and applied sciences supporting national goals for digital transformation and scientific development.