FULOKOJA Gains NUC Accreditation for 42 Courses

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted accreditation to forty-two academic programmes at the Federal University Lokoja (FULOKOJA). The results of the October/November 2023 accreditation exercise were shared with the university, marking a significant achievement for the institution.

Accreditation Details

The NUC, responsible for accrediting academic programmes in Nigerian universities, confirmed the accreditation in a letter from the Acting Director of Accreditation, Engr. Abraham Chundusu. The letter was read by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, during the 85th Senate meeting on 27th June 2024. All 42 programmes assessed, many for the first time, received accreditation.

Efforts and Achievements

When Professor Akinwumi assumed office in 2021, many new programmes inherited from his predecessor were not verified by the NUC or recognised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Aware of the importance of securing these approvals, the Vice-Chancellor committed to ensuring these programmes underwent the necessary resource verification and subsequent accreditation.

Despite financial challenges, the Vice-Chancellor and his team worked diligently to secure the required approvals. By 2022, the university obtained NUC and JAMB approvals for these programmes and has now achieved full accreditation. This milestone brings relief and joy, especially for 400-level students who were uncertain about graduating and joining the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.

Additional Developments

The university also secured re-accreditation for existing programmes in the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences. Following its 5-year vision plan, the administration established new programmes in Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory, Engineering, Law, Agriculture, Educational Management and Planning, and more.

Gratitude and Recognition

Professor Akinwumi expressed deep gratitude to the NUC, Senate members, staff, and students for their cooperation and efforts in achieving this success. Below is a list of the newly accredited programmes across various departments and faculties.

Administration

1. Accounting
2. Banking and Finance
3. Business Administration
4. Public Administration

Arts

5. Arabic
6. Archaeology
7. Christian Religious Studies
8. Islamic Religious Studies
9. Linguistics
10. Music
11. Philosophy
12. Theatre Arts

Communication and Media Studies

13. Mass Communication

Computing

14. Computer Science

Education

15. Business Education
16. Education Biology
17. Education Chemistry
18. Education Computer Science
19. Education Economics
20. Education English Language
21. Education Geography
22. Education History
23. Education Mathematics
24. Education Physics
25. Education Political Science
26. Guidance and Counselling
27. Integrated Science
28. Library and Information Science
29. Social Studies

Science

30. Biochemistry
31. Biology
32. Biotechnology
33. Botany
34. Chemistry
35. Geology
36. Industrial Chemistry
37. Mathematics
38. Microbiology
39. Physics
40. Statistics
41. Zoology

Social Science

42. Sociology

For more information about the accreditation and programmes, visit the Federal University Lokoja official website. Celebrate this remarkable achievement and explore the accredited programmes to advance your academic journey.