The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full accreditation to nine academic programmes, including Nursing, at Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo.
The accredited courses span five faculties and include Environmental Health Science, Christian Religious Studies, History and International Studies, Music, Performing Arts, Law, Mathematics, and Statistics, reports The Nation.
The university’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme also received full accreditation.
The approvals followed the NUC’s accreditation visit to the institution in October and November 2024. The exercise was conducted in line 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 mandates the NUC to set minimum academic standards and accredit university programmes across the country.
In a letter dated April 30, 2025, signed by NUC’s Acting Director of Accreditation, Abraham Chundusu, on behalf of the Commission’s Executive Secretary, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, the regulatory body confirmed the full accreditation of the listed programmes.
Reacting to the development, ACU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Timothy Adebayo, expressed gratitude to the NUC for its transparency and dedication to advancing university education in Nigeria.
He noted that the accreditation success reflects the university’s sustained investment in academic quality and infrastructure.
He said, “This outcome reflects our commitment to academic excellence and integrity. On behalf of the University Senate and the Governing Council, I thank NUC for its transparent accreditation process. I also commend the staff and our students for making this achievement possible.
“This full accreditation will strengthen our position as a leading institution in the delivery of world-class education and research.”
