The department of Social Sciences and Administration was one of the departments in the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE), formerly Centre for Continuing Education and Professional Development (CCEPD), established in 2011 primarily to offer and manage the conduct of sub degree programs in Bayero University and to support the professional development of the University community and beyond. The change of name of the Centre to Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) to School of Continuing Education expanded its mandate to introduce and operate Open and Distance Learning and Part-Time Bachelor’s Degree programs. The department of Social Sciences and Administration has relocated to its new building with Head of Department office, Secretary’s office, Examination office and six lecture halls, all situated within the department arena.