LASU Hosts NUC Assessment Teams for Two Newly Introduced Academic Programmes

The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, conducted a resource assessment of two newly introduced academic programmes at Lagos State University (LASU) as part of efforts to ensure compliance with national standards for quality university education.

The programmes assessed were B.Sc. Statistics in the Faculty of Science and B.Sc. Ed. Human Kinetics (Sports Management) in the Faculty of Education.

The exercise began with an entry meeting at the Senate Chamber on the first floor of the Babatunde Raji Fashola Senate Building at the university’s main campus in Ojo.

The LASU delegation was led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Professor Oseni Taiwo Afisi, FSPSP, M.CIoD, alongside other principal officers, including the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Oluwatoyin Enikuomehin, FAIMFIN, FAAAI; the Registrar, Mr Emmanuel Fanu, MANUPA, FCAI; the University Bursar, Mr Olabisi Yusuf, FCA, ACITN; and the University Librarian, Dr Omawunmi Makinde.

Speaking on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ayodeji Olawunmi Badejo, FCASSON, FAPROCON, MNAE, Professor Afisi described accreditation as a vital quality assurance mechanism for promoting academic excellence, institutional accountability and continuous improvement.

He explained that the process enables universities to evaluate their academic programmes against NUC standards and identify areas requiring improvement.

Professor Afisi assured the assessment teams of the university’s full cooperation, noting that the relevant faculties and departments were prepared to facilitate the exercise.

The team leaders, Professor Pauline Ekuri and Professor Mohammed Bello, appreciated the university’s cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to conducting a professional and thorough evaluation.

At the exit meeting, the assessors presented their findings and observations on the two programmes, identifying areas requiring attention where applicable. The feedback provided a basis for further improvements and reinforced LASU’s commitment to maintaining academic quality.

Other officials present included the Director of Academic Planning, Professor Rasheed Sanni; the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor Anthony Ojekale; the Dean of the Faculty of Education, Professor Raimi Moronfolu; and Professor Moses Akanbi, among others.

LASU reaffirmed its commitment to academic excellence and quality assurance.