University of Maiduguri VC Receives NUC Accreditation Team
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri, Professor Mohammed Laminu Mele, received a National Universities Commission (NUC) team on December 2, 2024, for an accreditation exercise. Led by Professor Sani Abba Aliyu, the team focused on evaluating the university's BA English and BA Kanuri programs.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
Professor Mohammed Laminu Mele, Vice Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), has warmly welcomed a delegation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for an accreditation exercise. The visit, which took place on Monday, December 2, 2024, marked a significant step in the university's commitment to academic excellence.
The NUC team, led by Professor Sani Abba Aliyu, was received at the Vice Chancellor’s office, where discussions centered on the accreditation process for the university's Bachelor of Arts (BA) English and Bachelor of Arts (BA) Kanuri programs.
Speaking during the visit, Professor Aliyu highlighted the importance of the exercise in maintaining and improving the academic standards of Nigerian universities. "Our goal is to ensure these programs align with the NUC’s benchmarks and the global best practices for tertiary education," he stated.
Professor Mele expressed his appreciation for the NUC's efforts, reiterating UNIMAID's dedication to providing quality education and fostering programs that contribute to national development. He assured the team of the university’s full cooperation throughout the accreditation process.
The accreditation exercise underscores the NUC’s pivotal role in ensuring the relevance and quality of academic programs across Nigerian universities. It also reflects UNIMAID's proactive approach to sustaining its academic reputation.
