NUC Accredits 11 Courses in Ajayi Crowther University

The National Universities Commission has approved full accreditation for 11 additional programmes across seven faculties at Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State.

The approval was announced in a statement on Tuesday.
The newly accredited programmes include Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Agriculture, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Mass Communication, Computer Engineering, Electrical Electronics Engineering, Survey and Geo-informatics, Economics, and Peace, Strategic and Conflict Resolution. 

Additionally, Radiography and Radiation Science received interim accreditation.

According to the NUC, the accreditation was granted in accordance with Section 10 (l) of the Education Act, which empowers the commission to establish minimum academic standards for programmes in Nigerian universities and to accredit them.

The Vice-Chancellor of ACU, Prof. Timothy Adebayo, expressed his delight with the accreditation.

He said, “This significant achievement signifies the University’s unwavering commitment to providing high-quality education and maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence.

“The fact that our courses have met and exceeded these standards is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and expertise of our faculty, staff, and students,” he added.

“Accredited courses ensure that our students receive education that is recognised and respected both nationally and internationally. It opens doors for further academic pursuits and enhances their employment prospects in an increasingly competitive global market.”