FULAFIA Receives Full Accreditation for 14 Programmes, Gains Interim Status for 2 More
Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) achieves full accreditation for 14 programmes and interim status for two courses from the NUC.
Mary Nwaeze 
The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) has received full accreditation for 14 of its academic programmes. This milestone, announced through a letter from Abraham Chundusu, the Acting Director of Accreditation at the National Universities Commission (NUC), marks a significant advancement in the university's academic standing.
The letter, addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of FULafia, Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman, also revealed that two additional courses, Anatomy and Computer Science, have received interim accreditation status. These courses are housed within the Faculty of Basic Medical Science and the Faculty of Computer Science, respectively.
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The accreditation exercise, conducted by the NUC in October and November 2023, assessed various programmes offered at the university. The programmes that have now gained full accreditation include:
- Agriculture
- Fishery and Aquaculture
- Forestry and Wildlife Management
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Physiology
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- English and Literary Studies
- French
- Theatre and Media Arts
- Business Education
- Biochemistry
- Geology
- Mathematics
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- Physics
- Zoology
- Social Works
The full accreditation status granted by the NUC is valid for a period of five years, ensuring the sustained quality and recognition of these programmes until the next evaluation cycle.
This achievement underscores FULafia's commitment to providing high-quality education and its continuous efforts to enhance academic excellence. The university community, led by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman, celebrates this significant milestone, which reflects the dedication of faculty, staff, and students in maintaining and improving academic standards.
