Following its October/November 2024 accreditation exercise. Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, has recorded another major academic milestone with the full accreditation of 18 academic programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC.
The confirmation of the accreditation was conveyed in a letter dated April 30, 2025, and signed by Engineer Abraham Chundusu, 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.
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:
Faculty of Administration: M.Sc. Business Administration, Master of Personnel Management, M.Sc. Finance, Master of Public Administration and Master of Business Administration
For the Faculty of Arts, the accredited programmes are: Arabic Studies, Islamic Studies and Philosophy
In the Faculty of Education,the accredited programmes include: Building and Woodwork Technology Education; Electrical and Electronic Technology Education; Metal and Auto Mechanic Technology Educationp and Education Christian Religious Studies
The accredited programmes in the Faculty of Engineering are: Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Computer Engineering.
Other accredited programmes are Faculty of Law (law); Faculty of Sciences (Geology) and
Faculty of Social Sciences (Psychology).
Reacting to the development, the Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Prof. Joseph Babatola Ayodele, 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,” Prof. Ayodele said. “We are more prepared than ever to meet the educational needs of Nigerian youth in relevant and future-facing disciplines.”
He further attributed the success to the unwavering support of the university’s leadership, expressing deep appreciation to the Governor of Ekiti State and Visitor to the University, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, who is also an alumnus; the Chancellor, Dr. Tunji Olowolafe; and the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council, Prof. Akin Oyebode, for their pivotal roles in the advancement of EKSU.
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.
