EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY (EKSU) GETS NUC APPROVAL FOR 6 NEW DEGREE PROGRAMMES

The Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (EKSU), has secured formal approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to establish and commence six new undergraduate academic programmes.

The official authorization follows a comprehensive resource verification exercise conducted by the regulatory body to evaluate the university’s academic infrastructure, staff strength, and learning resources.

Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele, warmly welcomed the NUC’s decision. He expressed profound gratitude to the Executive Secretary of the NUC for the thorough assessment and to the Executive Governor of Ekiti State and Visitor to the University, His Excellency Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, for his unwavering commitment to advancing academic excellence across tertiary institutions in the state.

LIST OF NEWLY APPROVED ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES AT EKSU

The National Universities Commission has granted approval for the following six degree programmes:

* B.A. Christian Theology

* B.Sc. Transport Management

* B.Sc. Security and Investment Management

* B.Sc. Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

* B.Sc. Industrial Mathematics

* B.Sc. Criminology

ADMISSION TIMELINE AND IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES

Prospective students, parents, and academic stakeholders are advised to take note of the operational guidelines governing these new courses:

* Commencement Date: Official admission processes and academic activities for these newly accredited courses will formally begin during the 2027/2028 academic session.

* Full-Time Mode of Delivery: All six approved programmes are designated strictly for full-time undergraduate study. The NUC explicitly noted that part-time or distance learning options are not covered under this approval.

* Adherence to Official Nomenclature: In accordance with NUC directives, the university must maintain and utilize the exact approved degree titles and nomenclatures across all portal listings and certificates.

The successful accreditation of six new specialized courses highlights Ekiti State University’s dedication to maintaining high academic standards and providing relevant, market-driven degree options for candidate enrollment. This strategic expansion ensures students have broader access to professional disciplines within security, technology, logistics, and humanities.

Congratulations to the University Community on this great achievement!