CUSTECH Receives NUC Approval for Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Nine Other Programmes
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) in Kogi State to offer 11 new undergraduate programmes, including Software Engineering and Cybersecurity.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval for Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) in Osara, Kogi State, to offer 11 new undergraduate programmes. This includes cutting-edge fields such as Software Engineering and Cybersecurity, reflecting the university's commitment to modern and relevant academic offerings.
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Olufunke Hudson, the Registrar of CUSTECH, announced that the newly approved programmes encompass a wide range of scientific and technological disciplines: Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, and Information Technology.
Vice-Chancellor Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu expressed his delight at the accreditation, attributing it to the dedication of both staff and students. "We are delighted to have obtained full accreditation for all programmes tendered for evaluation, which serves as evidence of the commitment and effort put forth by our staff and students. This achievement demonstrates our steadfast dedication to delivering a high-quality education that equips our students for prosperous futures," he said.
CUSTECH is also advancing its academic development plans by submitting applications for six additional programmes to the NUC. These proposed programmes, slated to commence in the 2024/2025 academic session, include Medicine, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Law, Agriculture, and Agricultural Engineering. The university's teaching hospital facility for clinical training is already operational, ensuring practical experience for future medical students.
Furthermore, Hudson revealed that the NUC has approved the establishment of several other engineering and medical science programmes: Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Marine Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Anatomy, Physiology, Nursing Science, and Medical Laboratory Science. These programmes are now listed on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) central processing system, making them available for prospective candidates.
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