This development was announced on Tuesday in a statement made available to PUNCH Online citing a letter dated June 6, 2024, from the NUC to the university.
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 at the news, stating, “It is with immense pleasure that I announce the recent accreditation of additional courses by the Nigeria Universities Commission.
“This significant achievement signifies the University’s unwavering commitment to providing high-quality education and maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence.”
The Vice-Chancellor emphasised the rigorous nature of the accreditation process, which involves thorough evaluations by the NUC.
“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.
Prof. Adebayo further highlighted the importance of this achievement for the university’s students and the wider community.
“Accredited courses ensure that our students receive an 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,” he said.
The accreditation process began in September 2023 when the NUC’s Executive Secretary notified the university of the upcoming accreditation exercise.
Subsequently, NUC teams visited ACU between October and December to assess the institution’s readiness and compliance with accreditation regulations.
