The National Universities Commission (NUC), has granted Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, full accreditation of 18 academic programmes following the commission’s October/November 2024 accreditation exercise.
Bode Olofinmuagun, deputy registrar / head of directorate of information and corporate affairs at Ekiti State University disclosed this recently in a statement made available to journalists.
According to the statement, the confirmation of the accreditation was conveyed in a letter dated April 30, 2025, and signed by Abraham Chundusu, the acting director of accreditation, on behalf of the executive secretary of the NUC. The letter was addressed to the vice-chancellor of Ekiti State University.
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The newly accredited programmes cut across six faculties, reaffirming EKSU’s commitment to academic excellence and its strategic focus on expanding access to quality education in critical fields.
The accredited programmes include; M.Sc. Business Administration, Master of Personnel Management, M.Sc. Finance, Master of Public Administration, and Master of Business Administration for the Faculty of Administration.
Arabic Studies, Islamic Studies, and Philosophy, for the Faculty of Arts, while Building and Woodwork Technology Education, Electrical and Electronic Technology Education, Metal and Auto Mechanic Technology Education, and Education Christian Religious Studies, for the Faculty of Education.
Others are Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Computer Engineering, for the Faculty of Engineering. Law, for the Faculty of Law. Geology, for the Faculty of Sciences, and Psychology for the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Joseph Ayodele, the vice-chancellor of Ekiti State University reacting to the development described the full accreditation as “a dream come true” and a testament to the tireless efforts of the university’s academic and administrative staff.
“This achievement underscores our continued commitment to delivering globally competitive education and producing graduates who are equipped to solve contemporary challenges.
“We are more prepared than ever to meet the educational needs of Nigerian youth in relevant and future-facing disciplines,” he said.
He further attributed the success to the unwavering support of the university’s leadership, expressing deep appreciation to Biodun Oyebanji, the governor of Ekiti State and Tunji Olowolafe, the chancellor, and Akin Oyebode, the pro-chancellor and chairman of governing council, for their pivotal roles in the advancement of EKSU.
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This development comes on the heels of EKSU’s recognition as the best state university in Nigeria, as ranked by Times Higher Education 2025, cementing its reputation as a centre of academic distinction.
