NUC approves seven programmes for Achievers University

Achievers University, Owo, has received a significant boost to its academic standing with the National Universities Commission (NUC) granting approval for seven of its programmes. This accreditation, valid for five years, signifies that the university's curriculum, staffing, infrastructure, and delivery methods meet the NUC's rigorous quality assurance standards.

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In a formal correspondence to the university dated April 7, 2026, and signed by the Commission’s Director of Accreditation, the NUC confirms that all the programmes presented by the university met its rigorous quality assurance standards, covering curriculum content, staffing, infrastructure, library resources, and academic delivery. Full accreditation is the highest status granted by the Commission and is valid for a period of five years.

The approved programmes span critical fields, including medical laboratory science, civil and environmental engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, microbiology, criminology and security studies, and sociology. This expansion and validation are expected to enhance the university's appeal to prospective students and strengthen its reputation within the Nigerian higher education landscape.

Professor Oyesoji Aremu, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, expressed his delight, describing the NUC's approval as a major validation of the institution's unwavering commitment to excellence. He specifically highlighted the university's sustained investment in faculty development, modern laboratory facilities, and continuous curriculum review in line with global best practices.

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Announcing the good report to the university community, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oyesoji Aremu, described the achievement as a major boost to the institution’s academic profile and a validation of its commitment to excellence through rich and sustained investment in faculty development, modern laboratory facilities, and continuous curriculum review in alignment with global best practices to facilitate the quality higher education delivery of the university.

This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it comes at a time when the demand for quality higher education in Nigeria continues to grow. The accreditation serves as a testament to Achievers University's dedication to providing high-standard education and preparing its students for success in their chosen fields. The university leadership has affirmed that this success will not lead to complacency but will instead spur further efforts to uphold and advance its renowned standards of excellence.

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He congratulated the Governing Council led by the Pro-Chancellor, Professor Bode Ayorinde, other principal officers of the university and the entire university community, and further affirmed that the institution would not rest on its oars.