NUC Accreditation Teams Assess Three CUSTECH Programmes, Commend Kogi Government's Investment In Education

Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, has received accreditation teams from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for the assessment of three academic programmes: Economics, Business Administration and Geography.

Receiving the visiting teams in his office, the Vice-Chancellor, Engr. Prof. Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu, FNSE, assured the NUC representatives of the University's preparedness for the accreditation exercise, expressing confidence in the institution's capacity to meet the required academic standards.

Prof. Salawu commended the NUC for its consistent efforts in maintaining quality assurance, promoting academic excellence and strengthening the Nigerian University System through regular accreditation exercises.

The accreditation team for Economics was led by Professor Salihu Habibu Muhammed-Gani of Nasarawa State University, Keffi; the Geography team was led by Professor Nnabugwu Oscar Oluocha of the University of Lagos, while Professor Akeem Salami of Osun State University headed the team for Business Administration.

During the exercise, the respective teams visited the relevant departments and assessed the available infrastructure, teaching and learning facilities, academic resources, staff strength and other requirements relevant to the programmes under review.

At the exit meeting, the teams presented their observations and recommendations, highlighting areas of strength as well as aspects requiring further improvement to enhance the quality and overall delivery of the programmes.

The NUC representatives also commended the Kogi State Government for its commitment to educational development and the provision of infrastructure at the University. They, however, encouraged the government to sustain and intensify its investment in the education sector to further strengthen the institution's capacity to deliver quality university education.

In his response, the Vice-Chancellor expressed appreciation to the accreditation teams for their professional assessment and constructive recommendations. He assured them that the University would carefully consider and implement the recommendations, particularly in areas requiring improvement.

Prof. Salawu reiterated his administration's commitment to building CUSTECH into a globally competitive institution, capable of attaining the academic and research standards associated with world-renowned institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge.