NUC accreditation team commends UNILORIN’s Civil Engineering programme
By Tajudeen Babamale
The National Universities Commission (NUC) Accreditation Team for the Civil Engineering programme of the University of Ilorin, has commended the Department on its performance and urged both academic and non-teaching staff to sustain their commitment to excellence.
The leader of the Accreditation Team, Prof. Toochukwu Chibueze Ogwueleka, made the commendation when he led members of the team on a courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, last Tuesday (November 3, 2026), following the completion of their assessment of the programme.
Prof. Ogwueleka praised the cooperation and support received from the Department, particularly the Head of the Department, the Dean of the Faculty and the Directorate of Academic Planning (DAP), noting that their contributions facilitated the accreditation exercise.
While also applauding the student enrolment for the programme, staff-to-student ratio, philosophy and curriculum, Prof. Ogwueleka further observed that the quality of students’ marking scripts reflected the University’s reputation for high academic standards.
Responding, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, described accreditation exercises as important opportunities for universities to strengthen their academic programmes and improve institutional standards.
Represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research, Technology and Innovation), Prof. Muhtar Adeiza Etudaiye, the Vice Chancellor noted that the University would welcome accreditation exercises even on a yearly basis, if possible, because of their value in drawing attention to critical areas of academic development.
Prof.Egbewole described the NUC team as partners in progress as he appreciated the honest observations and professional feedback provided during the exercise.
He assured the team that all areas of concern identified during the assessment would receive immediate attention, adding that the University was committed to further strengthening its Civil Engineering programme.
According to him, the ultimate goal is to produce graduates who can compete effectively with their counterparts across the globe.
The Vice Chancellor also reaffirmed the commitment of the University to continuous improvement in the quality of its academic programmes and the overall standard of its graduates.
