NUC Reassures IAUE: Accreditation Exercise Aims to Enhance Quality, Not Punish

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has reaffirmed that its accreditation exercises are academic endeavors focused on fostering value creation and institutional growth, not a witch-hunt.

Professor Ugochukwu Paul Orajaka, from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, made this statement during a courtesy visit to Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) Vice Chancellor, Professor Okechuku Onuchuku, on October 16, 2025.

Event: NUC Courtesy Visit and Accreditation Exercise

Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025

Location: Ignatius Ajuru University of Education

Purpose: Ensure quality control and identify areas for improvement

NUC Team Leader: Professor Ugochukwu Paul Orajaka (Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University)

NUC Team Members: Professor Mary Ijeoma Marire (Caritas University, Amorji Nike Emene, Enugu State), Miss Celine Abang Ada (NUC representative)

IAUE Representative: Vice Chancellor Professor Okechuku Onuchuku

Key Statements:

Professor Orajaka: Accreditation is an academic exercise to promote growth, not a punitive measure.

Professor Onuchuku: Praised NUC’s Executive Secretary, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, for upholding standards and welcomed the exercise for sectoral advancement.

Professor Joseph Kinanee, Director of Academic Planning: Pledged IAUE’s ongoing partnership with NUC for quality assurance.

Professor Orajaka expressed gratitude for IAUE’s warm reception, assuring that the exercise would support institutional improvement. Vice Chancellor Onuchuku highlighted the role of accreditation in maintaining quality and advancing education, while Professor Kinanee reaffirmed IAUE’s commitment to collaboration. Dr. Ngozi Okiridu, Public Relations Officer, reported the visit, emphasizing its constructive focus.