Federal University Lokoja Declares Readiness For Nursing Accreditation As NUC Team Begins Assessment

The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has expressed confidence in its preparedness for the accreditation of its Nursing programme as officials of the National Universities Commission (NUC) commenced assessment activities at the institution.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, stated this on Monday while receiving members of the NUC accreditation team led by Professor Florence Oluyemisi Adeyemo. Other members of the delegation included Professor Adamu Alhaji and Muhammad Akawu Danrangi, who represented the Executive Secretary of the NUC.

Addressing the team, Professor Ibileye described the visit as a significant milestone for the university, noting that deliberate efforts had been made to meet the academic, infrastructural, and regulatory requirements necessary for accreditation.

He stated that the institution remained committed to transparency and openness throughout the assessment process, assuring the team that the university was willing to receive constructive observations and recommendations aimed at strengthening the programme.

According to the Vice-Chancellor, the university’s Central Accreditation Coordinating Committee had worked extensively to ensure compliance with standards and checklists prescribed by the National Universities Commission for Nursing education.

He disclosed that the institution had assembled qualified academic staff and laboratory personnel while also aligning the Nursing curriculum with NUC regulatory standards.

Professor Ibileye further revealed that the university had designated an entire campus for the College of Health Sciences, particularly to support the Medicine and Nursing programmes, as part of efforts to strengthen medical education and clinical training infrastructure.

Despite prevailing financial constraints, he said the university has continued to explore innovative approaches to improve practical learning and simulation-based training through international academic collaborations.

The Vice-Chancellor highlighted existing partnerships with institutions such as Badr University and Cairo University, which are expected to support simulation classes and broaden practical exposure for students in the health sciences.

Speaking on behalf of the accreditation team, Professor Florence Adeyemo conveyed greetings from the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Professor Abdullahi Ribadu, and commended the university management for the hospitality extended to the delegation.

She noted that Nursing remains one of the most demanding professional programmes because of its intensive academic and clinical requirements, stressing that accreditation exercises are designed to ensure institutions maintain the standards necessary for quality healthcare training.

The assessment exercise is expected to evaluate staffing, infrastructure, laboratories, curriculum implementation, clinical exposure, and other critical components required for the full accreditation of the programme.