MOAUM Academic Planning Engages Security Department Ahead Of NUC Accreditation

In preparation for the forthcoming National Universities Commission (NUC) accreditation exercise, the Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance, Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (MOAUM), has held a strategic engagement with the University's Security Department.

The interactive meeting, held with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Timothy Terseer Alabar, took place on Friday, 25th September, 2026, at the Security Parade Ground, Makurdi.

Speaking during the engagement, the Director, Academic Planning and Quality Assurance, Professor Terungwa Azende, said the meeting was aimed at sensitising security personnel on their critical roles in the accreditation process, particularly in the areas of campus safety, security architecture, documentation and professionalism.

He emphasised that NUC accreditation goes beyond academic programmes and encompasses all support units of the University, including the Security Department, which plays a vital role in the overall assessment of the institution's preparedness and commitment to quality assurance.

Responding, the Chief Security Officer, MOAUM, Mr. Gbehe Ingbian, appreciated the University Management and the Director, Academic Planning and Quality Assurance, and his team for their support and assistance towards strengthening the Security Department and taking it to a higher level of effectiveness.

He assured the Directorate of the readiness of the Security Department to play its part in ensuring a safe, orderly and secure environment throughout the accreditation exercise.

The meeting featured presentations and discussions on security preparedness, compliance with NUC requirements, documentation and the appropriate conduct of security personnel during the accreditation exercise.

The engagement also provided an opportunity for the Security Department to seek clarification on its responsibilities and expectations during the exercise, with emphasis on professionalism, vigilance and effective coordination with other units of the University.

The University Management reiterated its commitment to ensuring a successful accreditation exercise across all programmes and departments, with all relevant units expected to contribute towards presenting the University's readiness and commitment to quality assurance.