FUTA's 18 Programmes Get Full NUC Accreditation

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has achieved a significant milestone with the full accreditation of eighteen academic programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC). This accreditation, which is valid for five years starting from the 2023/2024 academic session, was granted based on the NUC’s assessment conducted between October and November 2023.

Details of the Accreditation

The NUC, in line with the Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standard (CCMAS), has confirmed that the following programmes at FUTA have received full accreditation:

• Architecture
• Biomedical Technology
• Software Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Metallurgical and Material Engineering
• Estate Management
• Industrial Design
• Quantity Surveying
• Surveying and Geo-Informatics
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Applied Geology
• Applied Geophysics
• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Marine Science and Technology
• Microbiology
• Statistics

Importance of Accreditation

The accreditation process, as stated by the Acting Director of Accreditation at the NUC, Engineer Abraham Chundusu, ensures that academic programmes meet the minimum standards set by the Commission. This is crucial for maintaining the quality of education provided by universities in Nigeria.

University’s Response

Vice-Chancellor Professor Adenike Oladiji expressed her joy at this achievement. She highlighted that this accreditation validates the high standards of FUTA’s faculty and reinforces the university’s recent ranking as the second-best federal university in Nigeria. Professor Oladiji reaffirmed the university’s commitment to enhancing its teaching, research, and community service to maintain its status as a leading institution of higher learning.

Conclusion

The full accreditation of these programmes underscores FUTA’s dedication to academic excellence and quality education. Students and stakeholders can be assured of the high standards and robust academic environment at the Federal University of Technology, Akure.

For more information, you can visit the official webpage of FUTA.