UNILAG Halts Admissions in Two Key Departments: Accreditation Issues Suspected
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has stopped admitting students into its Biochemistry and Petroleum & Gas Engineering departments due to suspected accreditation issues.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
In a surprise move, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced the sudden cessation of admissions into its Biochemistry and Petroleum & Gas Engineering departments. The decision, conveyed in a statement signed by the registrar, Mrs. Olakunle Makinde, has left prospective students and stakeholders wondering about the reasons behind this drastic action.
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Although the university has not provided explicit reasons for this move, sources suggest that accreditation issues are at the heart of the matter. The lack of transparency has raised questions about the university's decision-making process and the fate of students seeking admission into these programs.
The announcement has advised prospective students that there will be no intake for these programs starting from the 2024-2025 academic year, leaving many to wonder about the future of these departments. The university's silence on the specific reasons behind this decision has sparked concerns about the quality of education and the preparedness of students for their chosen careers.
As the university community and prospective students seek clarity on this matter, one question remains paramount: what lies behind UNILAG's sudden halt in admissions into these two key departments? Only time, and hopefully a more detailed explanation from the university, will tell.
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