FUTA WASCAL Doctoral Programme Achieves Full International Accreditation

The Doctoral Programme in West African Climate Systems (DRP-WACS) at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) has received international accreditation from the High Council for the Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (HCERES) in France.

Jul 3, 2024 - 14:06

FUTA WASCAL Doctoral Programme Achieves Full International Accreditation

The Doctoral Programme in West African Climate Systems (DRP-WACS), under the West African Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL) at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), has been awarded international accreditation by the High Council for the Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (HCERES) in France.

The Executive Director of WASCAL, Professor Emmanuel Wendsongre Ramde, conveyed this milestone to FUTA’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adenike Oladiji, highlighting the collaborative efforts that led to this achievement. "This significant achievement is a testament to the hard work, steady commitment, and exemplary collaboration between our two institutions," Professor Ramde stated. He praised the quality and relevance of the programme, as well as the dedication of the teaching and administrative staff at FUTA.

HCERES granted accreditation based on a comprehensive evaluation of several criteria, including the quality of training, hosting, and supervision arrangements for doctoral students, the programme’s national and international recognition, and the continuous improvement of the doctoral programme.

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The DRP-WACS programme, managed by renowned Professor of Meteorology and former Vice-Chancellor of Redeemer’s University, Professor Debo Adeyewa, has garnered acclaim for its excellence in education and research in climate systems.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Oladiji expressed her delight in this achievement, emphasizing FUTA's growing reputation in both local and global spheres. She acknowledged the thorough and objective assessment by HCERES and the fruitful collaboration with WASCAL. "With Professor Adeyewa as the Director of the doctoral programme, it is in very competent hands," she added.