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EKSU Achieves Major Academic Milestone with NUC Accreditation for 18 Programmes

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
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Published: May 19, 2025
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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially granted full accreditation status to 18 academic programmes at Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado Ekiti, signaling a significant advancement in the institution’s academic standing.

This accreditation follows a rigorous evaluation exercise conducted by the NUC in October and November 2024. The university received formal communication of the approval in a letter dated April 30, 2025, signed by Abraham Chundusu, Acting Director of Accreditation at the NUC, on behalf of the Commission’s Executive Secretary.

Bode Olofinmuagun, Head of EKSU’s Directorate of Information, highlighted the importance of this achievement, stating, “The development also reaffirms EKSU’s growing reputation as the best state university in Nigeria according to the Times Higher Education 2025 universities ranking.”

The accredited programmes cover a wide range of disciplines including Administration, M.Sc. Business Administration, Master of Personnel Management, M.Sc. Finance, Master of Public Administration, Master of Business Administration, Art, Arabic Studies, Islamic Studies, and Philosophy.

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Additional programmes gaining accreditation include Building and Woodwork Technology Education, Electrical and Electronic Technology Education, Metal and Auto Mechanic Technology Education, Education Christian Religious Studies, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Law, Geology, and Psychology.

Professor Babatola Ayodele, Vice Chancellor of EKSU, described the accreditation as “a dream come true and a product of tireless efforts by the academic and administrative staff of the University.” He emphasized that the university is now better positioned “to meet the educational needs of Nigerian youth in cutting-edge and relevant fields of study.”

Professor Ayodele also expressed gratitude to Ekiti State Governor and Visitor to the university, Biodun Oyebanji; the Chancellor, Dr Tunji Olowolafe; and the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council, Professor Akin Oyebode, for their impactful support and commitment to the university’s global growth.

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TAGGED:Academic ProgrammesEducational DevelopmentEkiti State UniversityEKSUhigher education NigeriaNigerian UniversitiesNUC AccreditationProfessor Babatola AyodeleTimes Higher EducationUniversity Rankings
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