NUC Accredits Nursing and 8 More Programmes at Ajayi Crowther University
Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, has proudly received full accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for nine academic programmes across five faculties, including the much-anticipated Nursing programme. This follows an accreditation visit conducted by the NUC in October and November 2024, in accordance with Section 10 (1) of the Education (National Minimum Standard and Establishment of Institutions) Act CAP E3, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, which empowers the Commission to set and uphold academic standards in Nigerian universities.
In an official letter signed by NUC’s Acting Director of Accreditation, Abraham Chundusu, on behalf of the Executive Secretary, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, the commission confirmed that full accreditation has been granted to the following programmes: Nursing, Environmental Health Science, Christian Religious Studies, History and International Studies, Music, Performing Arts, Law, Mathematics, and Statistics. Additionally, ACU’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme was also fully accredited.
Reacting to this achievement, ACU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Timothy Adebayo, expressed deep gratitude to the NUC for its transparent processes and unwavering commitment to raising the standard of university education in Nigeria. “This outcome reflects our commitment to academic excellence and integrity,” he said. “On behalf of the University Senate and the Governing Council, I thank the NUC for its transparent accreditation process. I also commend our dedicated staff and students for making this possible.”
With this new milestone, Ajayi Crowther University strengthens its reputation as a hub of world-class education and research, further positioning itself as a leading academic institution in Nigeria.
