By Tajudeen Babamale
The Ag. Director of Accreditation at the National Universities Commission (NUC), Engr. Abraham Chindusu, has commended the quality of postgraduate education at the University of Ilorin, describing the Institution as a model for other universities in Nigeria.
Engr. Chindusu gave the commendation last Monday (August 25, 2025) while presenting the report of the NUC/TETFund Postgraduate Accreditation Team to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), at the Council Chamber of the University.
The Director said that the University demonstrated an exceptional level of support and cooperation during the accreditation exercise, noting that the facilities, infrastructure, and resources available across Faculties were impressive and of international standard.
At the Faculty of Law, Engr. Chindusu noted that the team observed a dedicated building for professors, where each office is equipped with conveniences and secretarial support. He described this as a rare development in Nigerian universities and a clear affirmation of the University’s “Better by Far” slogan.
The leader of the accreditation team further stated that the Department of Chemistry at the Faculty of Physical Sciences was equipped with newly acquired instruments, a development the team considered vital to advancing postgraduate research. He said that a new building for Home Economics and modern equipment were seen at the Faculty of Agriculture, which he described as evidence of the University’s preparedness for postgraduate studies in the field.
Commenting on the stable electricity supply at the University, Engr. Chindusu applauded the management for providing alternative sources of power for students and staff, despite the institution’s direct connection to the national grid from Osogbo. He noted that stable electricity is central to effective and quality research in the academia.
While also commending the University Library, which he described as spacious and well-stocked with both physical and electronic resources, the accreditation team leader noted that the functionality of the e-resources was verified and adjudged excellent and it aligned with modern students’ preference for digital materials.
The NUC’s Ag. Director of Accreditation also commended the UNILORIN Postgraduate School, describing its building as befitting and equipped with modern facilities. Engr. Abraham Chundusu noted that he and his team members observed that all Faculties had representatives at the school, a system that enhances smooth information flow between the Faculties and the Postgraduate School. He further confirmed that admission and graduation records were centrally managed and fully digitised, allowing easy access to accurate data.
While, urging the University to expand hostel provisions specifically for postgraduate students in order to further strengthen its postgraduate programmes, the team lauded the serene, clean, and well-landscaped environment of the University, describing it as psychologically beneficial to academic productivity.
In his response, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Egbewole, reaffirmed the commitment of the University to excellence.
Prof. Egbewole, who was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. Adegboyega Adisa Fawole, stated that the University has a culture of doing things right without compromise, adding that this continues to guide its operations and developmental strides.
On the issue of postgraduate accommodation, the Vice Chancellor assured the accreditation team that the University was mindful of the pressing need and had already begun to take steps to expand and improve both the quality and quantity of postgraduate hostels.
He further stated the University’s strong culture of collaboration, noting that UNILORIN has signed numerous Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with institutions both within and outside Nigeria.
The Vice Chancellor disclosed that locally, the University is in partnership with the French Village in Badagry, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), among others. He added that there is also a record of Faculty and students traveling widely as part of the implementation of these MoUs.
While acknowledging the commendation from the NUC accreditation team, Prof. Egbewole noted that the University is conscious of the areas where improvements are still needed and assured the team that the University Management would not relent in addressing them.
