NUC Approves Seven New Academic Programs at Alex Ekwueme Federal University for 2023/2024 Session, Emphasizing Commitment to Practical-Oriented Education
Seven New Academic Programs Have Been Approved at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Enriching Education Landscape in Ebonyi State.
Mary Nwaeze 
The National Universities Commission (NUC), responsible for overseeing universities in Nigeria, has granted approval for the introduction of seven new academic programs at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State. These programs will be implemented starting from the 2023/2024 academic session.
In an official memorandum dated November 6, 2023, addressed to the university's Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Elom, and signed by the Acting Director of Academic Planning, Abubakar M. Girei (with reference number NUC/AP/F01/VOL.111/67), the Commission conveyed its approval. The memo states, "I am pleased to inform the Vice-Chancellor that the Ag. Executive Secretary has considered and approved the establishment of the full-time mode of the following undergraduate programs to be run in the Main Campus of the University with effect from the 2023/2024 academic session."
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The newly approved programs include:
1. B.Sc. Public Administration
2. B.ML.S Medical Laboratory Science
3. B.NSc. Nursing Science
4. B.Sc. Human Nutrition and Dietetics
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5. B.Sc. Ed. Computer Science
6. B.Sc. Ed. Economics Education
7. B.Tech Technical Education with options in B.Tech (Ed.) in Mechanical Education, B.Tech (Ed.) in Building Technology Education, B.Tech (Ed.) in Woodwork Technology Education, B.Tech (Ed.) in Computer Science Education, and B.Tech (Ed.) in Automobile Technology Education.
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Expressing satisfaction with the NUC's approval, Prof. Elom emphasized that it fulfills a commitment made during his assumption of office as Vice-Chancellor. He pledged to maintain, consolidate, and expand on the achievements of previous administrations, ensuring a culture of academic excellence and integrity. Prof. Elom sees these new programs as an opportunity to provide practical-oriented education to Nigerian youths, with plans for additional programs before the end of his tenure.
It is worth noting that the National Universities Commission had conducted a resource verification visit to the university in September 2023, deploying expert panels to assess the human and material resources available for the establishment of the approved programs.
