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Quality Of Degrees By Affiliation Worries Prof. Rasheed

The Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC),

Professor Abubakar Rasheed m n i , M F R , F N A L , h a s expressed concerns over quality of programmes run by affiliate institutions, declaring that for effective delivery of quality university education, there must be synergy between parent universities and their affiliate institutions.

He made the remarks in an address at a one-day interactive meeting with Vice-Chancellors of parent universities and Provost/Rectors of as well as Directors of affiliate institutions in Nigerian University System (NUS) held on Thursday, at the Commission’s secretariat.

Represented by the Director, Finance and Accounts, Mr. Sam Onazi, the Executive Secretary said that since 1983 with the

aff i l ia t ion of Col lege of Education Kano to Ahmadu Bello

U n i v e r s i t y , Z a r i a t h e Commission had been fostering

affiliations in the NUS as an important strategy towards

expanding access to university education.

Prof. Abubakar A. RasheedExecutive Secretary, NUC

STEM Will Enhance Nigeria’s Economy

— Okebukola

OOU Graduates 10,000 at 29th Convocation

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He said that despite the growing number of affiliate institutions, questions had been raised by stakeholders on the quality of degree programmes run by the institutions due to lack of supervision or poor supervision.

He said that some had observed the inadequate supervision of the affiliate institutions by their parent universities, whose degree programmes the affiliate institutions are offering and each year, chunks out a large percentage of graduates who carry the degree certificates of their parent universities.

He said that “It is against this background that NUC in ensuring quality of degree p r o g r ammes i n a f f i l i a t e institutions in Nigeria and in line with best practices, conducted a system-wide monitoring and inspection visit to 104 affiliate institutions with the intent to determining the level of

supervision of the affiliate institutions by their parent universities”.

Professor Rasheed reported that as part of efforts towards expanding access to university education, the Commission conducted a survey of all affiliate institutions in the NUS in 2008. At the end of the exercise, a total of 53 institutions that were granted approval for affiliations were identified and in order to effectively assess the requests for approval from institutions, the Commission in 2009, developed a set of guidelines on affiliations. He added that from 2008 to January 2019, the Commission has granted approval to 112 affiliate institutions. These include 60 Colleges of Education, 52 faith-based institutions, Polytechnics and Monotechnics.

The NUC Scribe said that in furtherance to the commitment towards enhancing quality in a f f i l i a t e p rog rammes , i n 2018/2019, the Commission conducted another Inspection and Monitoring exercise. The first phase which was conducted for a period of three weeks from 24th June to 15th July, 2018, a total of 82 affiliate institutions were visited. In June 2019, 22 approved affiliate institutions that were inadvertently omitted during the 2018 exercise were visited in order to have a comprehens ive repor t on affiliations in the NUS, thereby, making it a total of 104 approved

affiliate institutions visited.

On the outcome of the meeting, Professor Rasheed said that, “It is worthy that due to numerous deficiencies identified in the course of the exercise which border on compliance with NUC guidelines on affiliation, the Commission deemed it fit to organise a s takeholders ’ interactive meeting on the supervisory role of parent u n i v e r s i t i e s o f a f f i l i a t e institutions, in order to draw attention of parent universities and their affiliate institutions on the identified deficiencies and findings of the exercise”,

He further stated that though affiliate arrangement had some challenges seeking for solutions, he expressed optimism that the meet ing would br ing to meaningful perspective, the respective roles of parent universities in order to ensure

Mr. Sam Onazi Representative of the Executive Secretary

Mrs. Agnes Bamgbala



e f f e c t i v e a n d o r d e r l y development of university education in Nigeria,

The Executive Secretary expressed optimism that the forum would provide seamless opportunity for participants to rub minds on those issues that needed to be addressed for the purpose of finding lasting solutions.

Welcoming participants earlier,

the Acting Director, Inspection and Monitoring, Mrs. Agnes Bamgbala said that the forum was an opportunity for both parent universities and their affiliate institutions to interact a n d p r o f f e r w a y s o f strengthening relationships towards deve lopment of university education.

S h e r e a s s u r e d t h a t t h e Commission would continue to support affiliations in university system and professionally guide

towards ensuring that quality programmes were run in affiliate institutions as obtainable in parent universities. She expressed optimism that the forum would contribute in creating strong synergy and also be beneficial to the participants as they got sensitised on rudiments of affiliation in NUS.

Presenting the NUC criteria and guidelines on affiliation, the Director, Academic Planning, Dr.

Noel B. Saliu, who was presented by the Deputy Director, Affiliate Division of the Directorate, Barr. Samuel S. Adejoh informed participants that any university intending to affiliate with any non-degree awarding tertiary institution must satisfy some cond i t i ons r ega rd ing the affiliation.

He pointed out that first and foremost the university must have been in existence for 15 years and could only affiliate with not more

than five institutions either federal, state or private, adding that students’ enrolment in the programmes in which affiliation was being sought in the parent university must not be more than the approved carrying capacity. He said that the host or parent university must also have the undergraduate equivalent of the programme for affiliation which must have obtained ful l accreditation status.

The Teacher Students Ratio (TSR) and the staff mix in those programmes in the hos t university must be in line with NUC approved guidelines and the programmes run under the affiliation by the non-degree awarding institution must be approved by NUC and run at the parent university. The host university must have requisite staff mix in its programme to midwife affiliation and must demonstrate ability to midwife such affi l iat ions through

DES, Admin. Dr. G.B. Kumo (2nd right); L-R NUC Directors: Mr. Boniface Odum, Ibrahim Usamn Yakasai, Mr. Sam Onazi, Mrs. Constanmce Goddy-Nnadi and Barr. Barr. Samuel Adejoh (1st right)



establishment of Affiliation Supervisory Committee (ASC).

It is also required that the Senate of the affiliating university must in each circumstance approve such affiliations including such programmes to be run by the affiliating institutions and a progress report on each affiliating institution must be sent to NUC annually by the parent university. Affiliation

should not exceed a maximum radius of 200km between parent and affiliate institutions.

All intending affiliations must be duly applied for and necessary application forms obtained, properly completed and submitted to NUC and all applications be accompanied with a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the affiliating institutions and host universities.

Barr. Adejoh also said that for

any non-degree awarding institution intending to affiliate with a university, it must have been in existence for at least 20 years and had produced three sets of graduates for at least 15 years. The institution must also have adequate number of academic and n o n - a c a d e m i c s t a f f b y qualification, rank and mix in line with NUC guidelines. The student population in the programmes of the affiliated institution must not

be more than 20% of total student population in the institution. The TSR must be in accordance with the approved NUC Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards ( B M A S ) i n t h e r e l e v a n t programmes.

Admission requirements into programmes of the affiliate institution must be the same with the minimum requirements for the same programme in the parent university and programmes run under affiliation must be subject to NUC accreditation assessment.

He a lso s ta ted tha t the requirements for graduation for both full and part time students must be the same as those of the parent university. Also, the affiliate institution must have an Academic Brief for programmes run at degree level and such academic brief must be certified by the parent university and approved by NUC. The affiliate institution must have adequate infrastructural facilities in

conformity with the BMAS for relevant programmes which should also be properly funded such that the requisite facilities and human resources could be provided to ensure quality academic delivery. The library should have adequate current and relevant books and journals for effective teaching and learning as well as be accessible to both students and staff. Provision should also be made for adequate recreational facilities including.

L-R: Dr. Maryam Sali, Mrs. Lauretta Achor, Mr. Farouk M. LawanEngr. Kayode Adedina and Mrs. Agness Bamgbala



On admissions into affiliate institutions, Barr. Adejoh pointed out that all candidates seeking admission must meet admissions requirements specified by the host university for entry into its equivalent undergraduate programme and admissions must be conducted by the parent university. All admissions must be through J o i n t A d m i s s i o n s a n d

Matriculation Board (JAMB) and all admitted students must bear the matriculation number of the parent university and admissions are restricted to undergraduate programmes o n l y a n d S a n d w i c h programmes are not allowed for affiliate programmes. All records of students must be kept both in the host university and the affiliate institution.

He emphasised that it is the responsibility of the host university to moderate all examinations to be taken by the s tuden t s o f the a ff i l i a t e ins t i tu t ions and ex te rna l moderations of examinations of affiliate institutions should be ca r r i ed ou t by qua l i f i ed university academics other than those from the host university but coordinated by it. All students

admitted into affiliate institutions should be certificated by the parent university and their records and transcript could only be issued by the university. He said that it was the responsibility of the host university to present graduates of the graduate institution for participation into National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

He fur ther in formed the

participants that before any affiliation arrangement is approved by NUC, a Resource Assessment of the affiliating institution must be carried out so as to ascertain the human and material capacity to run undergraduate programmes, stressing that all documents relating to the affiliation including the MoU must be submitted to NUC for analysis.

The workshop also featured discussions on proposed review of NUC criteria and guidelines on affiliation moderated by Deputy Executive Secretary (Administration), Dr. Gidado Bello Kumo and presentation of report on the monitoring of supervisory roles of parent universities on their affiliate institutions by Mrs. Bamgbala.

Cross section of audience



Former Executive Secretary, N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s Commission, Prof . Peter Okebukola, has said that the t e a c h i n g o f S c i e n c e , Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in tertiary institutions would propel Nigeria's economy to greater heights.

Professor Okebukola made the assertion recently at the flag-off lectures on STEM at Lagos

State University (LASU) Ojo.

While delivering a lecture titled 'An Overview of Growth of STEM and STEM Education', he said that STEM education was an interdisciplinary and applied approach to teaching a n d l e a r n i n g S c i e n c e , Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

He said that the event was

STEM Will Enhance Nigeria’s Economy— Okebukola

historic in LASU as it marked the commencement of formal lectures for its Masters and PhD students on Education, adding that the first sets of students were expected from Nigeria, Gambia, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Togo.

Fifteen students had already enrolled from Nigeria. Other students from neighbouring West African countries were expected to join in February 2020.

He stressed that "Our mission is to promote excellence in the teaching and learning of STEM, through culturally-relevant, innovative and transformative models for addressing regional developmental challenges". We plan to produce innovative and transformative teachers that will inspire learning in STEM subjects through the delivery of a range of engaging and technology teachers to address regional development challenges".

The former NUC Scribe also said that the centre would address the deficiencies in teaching of STEM so that master trainers and the best in Africa would be produced.

In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof Olanrewaju Fagbohun, advised the students to assume1eadership roles in understanding of STEM education and teaching science subjects. He urged them to be willing to transfer the knowledge acquired to other trainees all over Africa.

Today's event is significant for LASU, Nigeria and Africa because we have started lectures in our Centre of Excellence today. It is unique because Africa has a formidable challenge til the area of teaching science to students; many students run away from science because of the difficult concept involved in it.

He pointed out that "This centre will teach people in such a way that they will have a deep understanding of these concepts and be able to train others people,".

The Vice-Chancellor added that the centre would be funded by World Bank for four years.

Prof. Peter OkebukolaNOUN Council Chairman

Prof. Olarenwaju FagbohunVice-Chancellor, LASU



‘Appeals Project’: BUK Trains 1400 Agripreneurs

The Bayero University Kano Africa Centre of Excellence for D r y l a n d A g r i c u l t u r e i n collaboration with Agro-Process ing , P roduc t iv i ty Enhancement and Livelihood I m p r o v e m e n t S u p p o r t (APPEALS) Project, had trained 1,400 entrepreneurs across agricultural value chain.

The benef ic ia r ies which constituted women and youth drawn from Kaduna, Kano and Kogi states, were trained in fisheries, poultry and rice farming.

The training was supported by W o r l d B a n k , f e d e r a l g o v e r n m e n t a n d t h e governments of six states as part of efforts towards achieving the federal government's policy on food security and to also reduce the rate of unemployment among youths and women.

The training was held in two batches and the first phase of the training was held in December last year with 558 participants from Kano and Kogi states. The last batch of the training was conducted in two weeks with participants drawn from Kaduna and Kano states trained across the value chains in fisheries, poultry and rice farming. .

Speaking during the graduation ceremony of 1,345 beneficiaries, the Nat ional Coordinator APPEALS project, Dr Amin Babandi who was represented by Dr. Salisu Garba, commended the candidates for being resilient

throughout the training, urging them to utilise the knowledge they acquired to build themselves and to create jobs for others.

The National coordinator described the capacity building training as the flagship project of APPEALS as he also encouraged the candidates to come up with business plans that were viable and could be funded by World Bank. He further encouraged them to work in clusters so as to

be able to access other empowerment packages either in form of cash or material resources from states or federal government.

Earlier in his opening address the Director, BUK Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), Professor Jibril Muhammed Jibril informed that some of the participants, if qualified, would be given start-up capital to set up their businesses. He implored them to use the grant for the purpose it was meant for, adding that it was given based on trust and must be appreciated and utilised judiciously so that the entire society could benefit from it.

In the same vein, the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Dr Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, who was represented by the his Senior S p e c i a l A s s i s t a n t o n Administration, Mustapha Yusuf Abubakar, cautioned the beneficiaries to use the grants presently in order to sustain their businesses. He added that their businesses would be monitored and necessary actions would be taken on against anyone that was found wanting.

Prof. Muhammad Y. BelloVice-chancellor, BUK



T h e O l a b i s i O n a b a n j o University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, would be graduàting 42 First class Bachelor's degrees out of 10, 258 graduands at its forthcoming 29th Convocation ceremony.

The Vice-Chancellor of the univers i ty, Prof . Ganiyu Olatunde made the disclosure at a pre-Convocat ion Press briefing where he further reported that 1, 436 and 4, 152 others would graduate with Second class upper and Second c l a s s l o w e r d i v i s i o n s respectively. He said that the g r a d u a t e s i n c l u d e d 1 9 2 postgraduate diploma, 882 Master and 124 PhDs.

He said that the combined convocation ceremony would be for graduands produced in the 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 academic sessions.

He said that "We will have 8,800 graduates for first degree, 1,198 post graduates with 42 first class degree, 1,436 second class upper, 4,152 second Class Lower, 2,655 third class and 287 pass degree."

He added that the Provost of Anti-Corruption Academy of N i g e r i a , P r o f . O l u s o l a Akinrinade, would deliver the convocation lecture on the theme, "The Integrity challenge in Nigeria's Higher Education: Towards creating a new normal". Professor Olatunde further disclosed that honorary degrees would be conferred on the

OOU Graduates 10,258 at 29th ConvocationMinister for Finance, Budget and National Planning, Hajia Zainab Ahmed, the Olu Ilaro and Paramount ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle and the President of Brent Mortgage

Bank, Major General Sansadeen Awosanya.

He explained that the conferment was aimed at recognising the Awardees' contributions to national development and the institution.

W h i l e h i g h l i g h t i n g t h e

a c h i e v e m e n t s o f h i s administration, the Vice-Chancellor said that the university had gotten approval of Nat ional Univers i t ies Commission (NUC) for 66 of the 70 programmes offered in the university. He also disclosed that the institution was building s i x m o d e r n s t u d i o s f o r Department of Architecture at Ibogun campus in Ifo Local Government Area of the state.

H e s t r e s s e d t h a t h i s administration had changed the face of the institution from what it used to be in the past, stating that "We have changed the dark days of OOU to something good through discipline".

He said that before his appointment in May 2017, the university had 76 percent of its programmes that enjoyed accreditation, informing that OOU was currently running 70 programmes and NUC had aprroved three additional programmes namely nursing, linguistics and music to the 70.

Prof. Ganiyu OlatundeVice-Chancellor, OOU

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COMMUNIQUE OF THE TWENTY-FIRST NIGERIAN ACADEMY OF LETTERS (NAL) CONVOCATION AND INVESTITURE OF NEW FELLOWS, AND SCIENTIFIC SESSION HELD AT THE J.F. ADE.AJAYI AUDITORIUM,

UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS ON THURSDAY, 8 AUGUST, 2019

PREAMBLE

The Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL), an autonomous, lion-political body of scholars in the humanities, held its 21st Convocation and Investiture of New Fellows, and Scientific Session on Thursday, 8th August, 2019, at the J.F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos. The theme of the Convocation was "Religion and Morality in a Secular State".

In attendance were 121 professors from different Nigerian and overseas universities. The President of the Nigerian Academy of Letters Professor Francis Egbokhare, FNAL, presided over the Convocation and investiture of New Fellows and the Vice President, Professor Duro Oni, FNAL presided over the Scientific Session. Thirty-six new members were inducted six new Regular Fellows (Professors AdemolaO. Dasylva, Abdulkrasheed Na’Allah, Sunday Enessi, lfeorna Mabel Onyemelukwe, Albert 'Lekan Oyeleye, and Jim Unah) and two . Honorary Fellows Yemi Ogunbiyi, and Mr Olusegun Adeniyi) were admitted into the NAL College of Fellows, Other key dignitaries in attendance were Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, newly reappointed Minister of Transportation; Prof Rasheed Abubakar, FNAL, the Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission (NUC): Prof. ls'haq Oloyede, FNAL, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board and Professor Obiajulu Emejulu, Executive Director of the National Institute for Nigerian Languages (NINLAN). The vice chancellors included Prof. Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe, the Vice Chancellor of the University of. Lagos: Prof. AbdulRasheed Na'Allah, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja; Professor Eyitope Ogungbenro Ogunbodede, the Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; Professor Andrew Haruna, the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Gashua and Professor Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele, the Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University, Port Harcourt.

The Convocation Lecture titled, “Morality and the state”. The Nigerian Experience, was delivered by Professor Emeritus Godwin Sogolo, FNAL. Two well researched papers on the Convocation theme were also presented at the Scientific Session by Professor Akin Alao of the Department of History, of the department of History and Professor Umar H.D. Danfulani of the Department of Religious Studies, University of Jos. In the course of this presentation, pertinent issues that need the attention of government and the general public were discussed. These formed the basis of the following observations and recommendations.

OBSERVATIONS At the end of the engaging Convocation Lecture and the stimulating Scientific Session, the following were observed: I. The Nigerian state seems to pay scant attention to the education of youth on the ethos and the realities

of cultural diversity; 2. There is a rapidly growing culture of moral apathy, especially among the Nigerian youth, due to

failure of governance at all levels; 3. Poor attention is given to moral education in the national socialisation processes and, this has created



strained relationships and avoidable social distance between the state and the people; 4. The Nigerian Constitution (Section 15(2)) upholds the idea of a secular state but the document

equally contains provisions that undermine this secular character; 5. The current absence of a distinction between the state and religion in Nigeria was partly created by

the British colonial policies which made religion and ethnicity coterminous; 6. There is the systemic collapse of merit on the altar of religious bigotry and ethnicity, which promotes

corruption and insecurity across the nation; and 7. The clear absence of a national philosophy is largely responsible for the palpable moral decay and

cultural disorientation of our youth. 8. The running of university education in Nigeria has become so complex and difficult because of

paucity of funding. Federal Government still pays lip service to funding of education, and it is most unfortunate; and

9. In recent times, politicians without requisite knowledge of the university system are appointed as Pro-Chancellors. This trend can hardly add value to the running of the University system in Nigeria. .

RECOMMENDATIONS In view of the above observations, the following recommendations were: made in the course of the

Convocation Lecture, the Scientific Session and the ensuing discussions: 1. There is an urgent need for a humanising education that could socialise our youth into Nigerian ethos

and diverse cultural values; " 2. Government should put in place policies that would guarantee the preservation of our religious

diversity, .as well as recover and propagate our waning cultural values, through curriculum review and proper reorientation on core national values;

3. The social distance between the people and the state can OI1ly be bridged by a radical value reorientation that is championed by the humanities;

4. There is the need to review relevant sections of the Nigerian Constitution that contradict the secular state status and effectively separate religion from the state;

5. Deliberate efforts should be made to ensure a return to the traditional culture of reward for exemplary acts and punishment of 'erring conducts;

6. Adherence to merit and professional ethics will significantly ensure that the funds entrusted to public servants are properly utilised for the benefit and common good of all citizens;

7. Government should expedite actions on evolving the needed national philosophy which would provide the framework for sustainable quality control and, peer review of professional ethics and conduct;

8. To fund university education in Nigeria, Federal Government should increase its, budgetary allocation to the education sector to 25% and progressively increase this annually to 40% within three years. The leaderships of universities are also encouraged to be innovative and creative in sourcing for additional alternative and sustainable revenue streams to enable them survive, thrive and compete well internationally; and

9. For effective university administration, Visitors to all universities in Nigeria should give priority to appointing experienced and knowledgeable people in university administration and similar institutions as Pro-Chancellors.

Professor Francis Egbokhare, FNALPresident, Nigeria Academy of Letters (NAL)



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SUBMISSION OF NOMINATIONS FOR 2019

UNESCO KING HAMAD BIN ISA AL-KHALIFA

PRIZE FOR THE USE OF ICT IN EDUCATION

The UNESCO invites nominations from Nigeria for the King Hamed Bin Isa Al-Khalite price for the use of Information and Communication Technologies in Education.

This is to recognize approaches in leveraging new technologies to expand educational and lifelong learning opportunities for all, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Goal 4 on Education.

The theme of the 2019 Prize is the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to innovate Education, learning and teaching.

N o m i n a t i o n s s h o u l d b e f o r w a r d e d t o rdnatcom.unesco@education .gov.ng on or before 23

October, 2019. Receipt of nominations will close by st31 October, 2019 (midnight Paris time)

For more information visit .

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Arc Sonny EchonoPermanent Secretary

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FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR (PRESS & PR)

SHAKE UP IN EDUCATION MINISTRY

Education Minister, Adamu Adamu has approved the redeployment of eleven (11) Directors and Principals of Federal Unity Colleges in an exercise, the Minister said is designed to strengthen service delivery and also fill existing vacancies in the education sector.

Top on the list of Directors redeployed are Abdulkadir Binta (Mrs.), Principal, Federal Government College (FGC) Kwali, who is now the Director, Basic and Secondary Education Department in the Ministry.

Binta will take over from Dr. Lami Amodu, the current Director of Basic and Secondary Education, who will retire from service on the 14th of October, 2019.

The current Principal of Federal Science and Technical College (FSTC) Yaba, Dr. Ufoegbune Ogochukwu(Mrs.) has

now been moved to the Ministry’s headquarters to fill the vacancy of Director, Federal Education Quality Assurance Services (FEQAS), while Mr. Omada David Idakwoji of the Federal Science and Technical College, Uromi, takes over from Dr. Ufoegbune Ogochukwu of the Federal Science and Technical College, Yaba, as Principal.

Similarly, Dr. Mrs. Yakubu Oyinloye of Queens’ College, Lagos, is to take over from Akamo Esther (Mrs.) as Principal, Federal Government Girls’ College, Shagamu, While Dr. (Mrs.) Essien Funmi of the Federal Government College, Ijanikin, is to take over from Dr. (Mrs.) Yakubu Oyinloye as Principal, Queens’ College, Lagos.

Akamo.O. Esther (Mrs.) of Federal Government Girls’ College(FGGC),Shagamu is to succeed Dr. (Mrs.) Essien Funmi as Principal, Federal Government College, Ijanikin, while Abdullahi Asmau Yakubu (Mrs.) of the Ministry’s Tertiary Education Department is to replace Mr. Manko Kudu (who will be retiring from service on the 6th of September, 2019) as Principal, Federal Government Academy, Suleja.

Mrs. Stella Maris Ufuoma Omu, current Principal of Federal Government Girls College, Bwari (who will be retiring from service on the 10th of November, 2019) will be succeeded by Sodangi Jumai Binta (Mrs.) of Federal Government Girls College, Abaji.

Also, Offonkasi Ifeoma Scholastica (Mrs.), current Vice Principal, FGBC, Apo, is to replace Sodangi Jumia Binta (Mrs.) as Principal, Federal Government Girls’ College, Abaji.

Mr. Shehu Dahiru of Federal Science and Technical College, Kafanchan, is to replace Abdulkadir Binta (Mrs.) as Principal, Federal Government College, Kwali.

Finally, Mrs. Oguah Florence of National Commission for United Nation Scientific and Cultural Organization (NATCOM-UNESCO) is now the Secretary General, NATCOM-UNESCO.

Handing over formalities are to be completed by Monday, 9th September, 2019, except where otherwise directed.

Ben Bem GoongDeputy Director (Press & PR)

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he National Universities Commission, cognizant of the need to streamline the operations of Part Time and Sandwich programmes in Nigerian T

universities, had through a publication in the print media, including the Guardian and Sun Newspapers of Monday, 19th March, 2012, placed a moratorium on admission into parttime programmes in Nigerian universities. In the publication, the universities were requested to fully disclose all Part-Time and Sandwich programmes, with respect to enrolment and staffing profile, within four weeks of the publication, and to conduct in-house staff and student audit and forward same to the Commission. As a follow up to this, the Commission vide a letter dated 14 January, 2013, sent a reminder to the universities requesting those that were yet to provide information on their Part-Time and Sandwich programmes as well as affiliation arrangements to do so on or before15 February, 2013.

2.0. Universities That Made SubmissionBased on the submissions received, a total of forty (40) universities indicated that they would run Part-Time and Sandwich programmes as detailed below:

A. Federal Universities1. Federal University of Technology, Owerri2. University of Benin, Benin3. University of Calabar, Calabar4. University of Lagos5. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka6. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt7. University of Uyo, Uyo8. University of Abuja, Abuja9. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta10. Michael Okpara University, Umudike11. Moddibbo Adamawa University of Technology, Yola12. University of Agriculture, Markurdi13. Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto14. University of Jos, Jos

B. State Universities1. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State2. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago- Iwoye, Ogun State3. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State4. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba- Akoko, Ondo

State5. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State6. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun

State7. Rivers State University of Science and Technology,

Port Harcourt

8. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu State

9. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Education, Port Harcourt

10. Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State11. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology,

Ogbomoso12. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State13. Niger Delta University, Amasoma, Bayelsa State14. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra State15. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi State16. Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State18. Osun State University, Osun State19. Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State

C. Private Universities:1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State5. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, Edo State7. Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State8. Wesley University of Science and Technology,

Ondo, Ondo State

3.0. APPROVALS GRANTED TO UNIVERSITIESTO RUN PART–TIME/ SANDWICHPROGRAMMES.Up to date, a total of thirty six (36) universities forwarded their completed documents, based on the approved format. Following the analysis of the submissions by the Department of Academic Standards and having satisfied the laid down guidelines for running Part – Time programme and Sandwich courses in Nigerian universities, all the thirty six (36) institutions were recommended to the Executive Secretary for approval. Consequent upon Executive Secretary’s approval, letters were communicated to the universities accordingly. The universities are:A. Federal Universities1. University of Lagos2. University of Port Harcourt3. University of Calabar4. University of Benin5. University of Abuja6. University of Uyo7. University of Jos8. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife9. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

RE: MORATORIUM ON PART-TIME PROGRAMMES





10. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

11. Federal University of Technology, Owerri12. Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto13. Bayero University, KanoB. State Universities1. Ekiti State University, Ado – Ekiti, Ekiti

State2. Cross River State University, Calabar,

Cross River State3. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State4. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,

Rivers State5. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye,

Ogun State6. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo

State7. Enugu State University of Science &

Technology, Enugu State8. Tai Solarin University of Education,

Ijagun, Ogun State9. Rivers State University of Science &

Technology, Port Harcourt10. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi

State11. Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue

State12. Niger Delta University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa

State13. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State14. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba –

Akoko, Ondo State15. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra

State16. Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State18. Nasarawa State University, Keffi,

Nasarawa State.

C. Private Universities1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State5. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City,

Edo State7. Wesley University of Science and

Technology, Ondo, Ondo State8. Fountain University, Osogbo9. Crawford University, Ogun State

Dr. Noel Biodun SaliuDirector, Academic PlanningFor: Executive Secretary

GUIDELINES ON PART-TIME AND SANDWICHPROGRAMMES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

Below are guidelines for conducting Part-time and Sandwich programmes in Nigerian universities. All universities currently operating Part-time programmes are expected to comply with the guidelines on programme by programme basis.

Consequently, universities still interested in running Part-time programmes are advised to forward fresh applications to the NUC on programme by programme basis.

This is, however, subject to the readiness of the university to comply with the following extant guidelines on part-time programmes:

1. The admission and graduation requirements, Staffing, Library and physical facilities requirements must be in line with the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS) for the various full-time academic programmes;

2. For a programme to be eligible to run on part-time basis, the approved full-time equivalent must be available in the university, must have earned full accreditation and must be run within approved campuses;

3. The enrolment into part-time programmes must not exceed 20% of total students’ population in the programme;

4. The minimum duration of the part-time programmes must be 150% of the approved duration of the Full-Time equivalent;

5. Approval shall not be granted for part-time programmes in Environmental Sciences, Engineering/Technology, Law, Medicine/Medical Sciences, Pharmacy /Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dentistry; and Veterinary Science;

6. All admissions into part-time programmes must be through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Part-time programmes must be run within approved campuses of universities where the human and material resources for the teaching of the programmes are domiciled, i.e. on the main campus of the university;

7. Part-time programmes shall be subjected to the NUC accreditation assessment upon maturity of the programme;

8. For any programme to be eligible for part-time mode, it must have produced two (2) sets of graduates and satisfied the Resource Verification Requirements.

9. Commencement of a part-time programme MUST be subject to NUC’s approval. Approval of commencement of all parttime programmes must be obtained.

The National Universities Commission shall not hesitate to apply appropriate sanctions on any university which violates any of the stipulated Guidelines on Part-Time and Sandwich Programmes. Signed

Management



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20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

Nasarawa State University, Keffi

2002

Adamawa State University, Mubi

2002

Gombe State University, Gombe

2004

Kaduna State University, Kaduna

2004

Cross River University of Technology, Calabar 2004

Plateau State University, Bokkos 2005

Ondo State University of Technology, Okiti Pupa. 2008

Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State

2005

Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun 2005

Umaru Musa Yar’AduaUniversity, Katsina

2006

Yobe State UniversityDamaturu, Yobe State 2006

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30

31

32

Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero

2006

Osun State University,Osogbo 2006

Taraba State University,Jalingo 2008

Kwara State University,Ilorin

2009

S/N INSTITUTIONS YearEst.

STATE UNIVERSITIES

17 Ebonyi State University,Abakaliki

2000

1

5

6

7

8

3

4

9

10

11

12

13

2

14

Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt 1979

Ambrose Alli University,Ekpoma 1980

Abia State University,Uturu 1981

Enugu State University of Science & Tech, Enugu 1982

Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye 1982

Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. (formerly University of Ado-Ekiti) 1982

Lagos State University,Ojo, Lagos 1983

Ladoke Akintola University ofTechnology, Ogbomoso 1990

Imo State University,Owerri

1992

Benue State University,Makurdi 1992

Delta State University,Abraka 1992

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba - Akoko

1999

Kogi State University,Anyigba 1999

Niger-Delta University,Yenagoa 2000

15

16

Odumegwu Ojukwu UniversityUli

2000

Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil 2000


34Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Ikpaden 2010

33 Sokoto State University,Sokoto 2009


35

36

37

38

39

40

Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni

2010

Bauchi State University,Gadau 2011

Maitama Sule University,Kano 2012

The Technical University, Ibadan.

2012

Sule Lamido University,Kafin Hausa

2013

Ondo State University ofMedical Sciences

2015

41 Edo University, Iyamho 2016

42 Eastern Palm University,Ogboko 2016

43 University of Africa,Toru-Orua 2016

44 Borno State University 2016

45 Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology, Abeokuta

2017

Gombe State University of Science and Technology, Kumo

201746

47 Zamfara State University, Talata-Mafara

2018

48 2019Bayelsa Medical UniversityYenagoa, Bayelsa State


Federal University, Nasarawa State

Lafia, 2011

Federal University, Gombe State

Kashere, 2011

29

30

S/N INSTITUTIONS YearEst. S/N INSTITUTIONS

YearEst.

FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES

1948

1960

1962

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1962

1962

1970

Bayero University, Kano 1975

1975

University of Ilorin, Ilorin 1975

University of Jos, Jos

University of Maiduguri

Maiduguri, 1975

Usmanu Danfodiyo Sokoto

University, 1975

University of Port-Port-Harcourt

Harcourt, 1975

Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife

LagosUniversity of Lagos,

University of Benin, Benin City

University of Calabar, Calabar

1975

Federal University of nology, Owerri

Tech-1980

1 University of Ibadan, Ibadan

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

5

6

7

8

3

4

9

10

11

12

13

14

2

Federal University of Technology, Akure

198115

Modibbo Adama University ofTechnology, Yola

198116

University of Uyo, Uyo 1991

Michael Okpara of Agriculture, Umudike

University 1992

National Open Nigeria, Lagos

University of 2002

Fed. Univ. of Petroleum Resources, Effurun

2007

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

Federal University, Kogi State

Lokoja, 201128

Federal University ofTechnology, Minna

1982

Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna

1985

University of Abuja, Abuja 1988

Abubakar Tafawa University, Bauchi

Balewa 1988

University of Makurdi

Agriculture, 1988

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

1988

Nnamdi Azikiwe Awka

University, 1992

Federal University, Alike, Ebonyi State

Ndufu- 2011

Federal University, Ekiti State

Oye-Ekiti, 2011

Federal University, Bayelsa

Otuoke, 2011

The Nigeria Police Wudil, Kano State

Academy, 2012

Federal University, Kebbi, Kebbi

Birnin- 2013

Federal University, Zamfara

Gusau, 2013

Federal University, Yobe

Gashua, 2013

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

Federal University, Taraba State

Wukari, 2011

Federal University, Katsina State

Dutsin-Ma, 2011

31

32

Federal University, Jigawa State

Dutse, 201133

41Nigeria Maritine UniversityOkerenkoko, Delta State

2018

42Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna

2018

43Nigerian Army University,Biu

2018



26 Obong University, Obong Ntak

2007

14

15

1

5

6

7

8

3

4

9

10

11

12

13

2

16

17

18

19

20

Babcock University, Ilishan Remo

1999

Madonna University,Okija 1999

Igbinedion University,Okada

1999

Bowen University, Iwo 2001

Covenant University, Ota 2002

Pan-Atlantic University,Lagos

2002

Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 2002

American University ofNigeria, Yola 2003

Redeemers University, Ede,Osun State

2005

Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo 2005

Al-Hikmah University,Ilorin 2005

Caritas University, Amorji-Nke, Enugu 2005

Bingham University, Auta-Balefi, Karu, Nasarawa State

2005

Al-Qalam University, Katsina 2005

Renaissance University,Enugu 2005

Bells University of Tech, Ota, Ogun State

2005

Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State 2005

Crawford University,Igbesa, Ogun State

2005

Kwararafa University, Wukari (formerly Wukari Jubilee Uni.)

2005

Crescent University,Abeokuta

2005

21

22

23

24

25

Novena University, Ogume, Delta State 2005

University of Mkar, Mkar 2005

Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State

2006

Caleb University, Lagos 2007

Fountain University, Osogbo 2007

S/NYearEst.

27

28

29

30

31

Salem University, Lokoja 2007

Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State

2007

Veritas University, Abuja 2007

Wesley University of Science & Technology, Ondo

2007

Western Delta University,Oghara, Delta State

2007

32The Achievers University,Owo

2007

33 African University of Science & Technology, Abuja 2007

44

45

46

47

48

49

50

Baze University, Abuja 2011

Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State 2011

Samuel Adegboyega University, 2011

Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State 2012

Evangel University,Akaeze, Ebonyi State

2012

Gregory University,2012

McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State 2012

Southwestern University,Okun Owa, Ogun State

2012

Augustine, University,2015

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

Afe Babalola University,Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State

2009

Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State 2009

Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja 2009

Oduduwa University,Ipetumodu, Osun State 2009

Rhema University,Aba 2009

Wellspring University,Evbuobanosa, Edo State 2009

Adeleke University, Ede,2011

Paul University, Awka,Anambra State 2009

42

Ogwa, Edo State

Uturu, Abia State

Ilara, Lagos State

41 Osun State

43

51

52

Chrisland University,Owode, Ogun State

2015

Christopher University,Mowe, Ogun State

2015

S/NYearEst. S/N Year

Est.

53

54

55

56

57

58

59

60

Hallmark University,Ijebu, Itele, Ogun State 2015

Kings University, Ode Omu, 2015

Michael and Cecilia Ibru Uni., Owhrode, Delta State 2015

2015

Mountain Top University,2015

2015

Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State 2015

2015

Summit University,Offa, Kwara StateEdwin Clark University,Kiagbodo, Delta StateHezekiah University,Umudi, Imo State

Osun State

Ogun State

61

62

63

64

Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos State

Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River State

Clifford University, Owerrinta, Abia StateCoal City University, Enugu, Enugu State

2016

2016

2016

2016

65 2016

66

67

68

2016

2016

2016

Crown Hill University, Eiyenkorin, Kwara State

Dominican University, Ibadan, Oyo StateKoladaisi University, Ibadan, Oyo StateLegacy University, Okija, Anambra State

Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State

Spiritan University, Nneochi, Abia State

Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Oyo State

Atiba University, Oyo, Oyo State

Eko University of Medical Sciences, Ijanikin, Lagos State

69

70

71

72

73

74

2017

2017

2017

2017

2017

2017

Skyline University, NigeriaKano State75 2018

Greenfield University, Kasarami Kaduna State

Dominion University, Ibadan Oyo State

Trinity University, Laloko Ogun State

Westland University, Iwo Osun State

76

77

78

79

2019

2019

2019

2019



The National Universities Commission (NUC) has observed with great concern that some Nigerian universities are running unapproved postgraduate programmes, leading to the award of Masters and PhD degrees. The Commission has also observed that some Parastatals and Institutes are awarding these same Postgraduate degrees, either on their own or through unapproved affiliations with Nigerian and foreign Universities. Such practices are not only unethical, but also antithetical to time-tested quality assurance best practices. The qualifications/awards resulting therefrom are not recognized. The Commission hereby notifies the general public that only the following universities have approval to offer postgraduate programmes at the Masters’ and Ph.D levels in Nigeria, as of 30th July, 2012:

1. Abia State University, Uturu 17. Niger-Delta University, Wilberforce Island2. Adamawa State University, Mubi 18. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko 19. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt4. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma 20. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina5. Anambra State University, Uli 21. Gombe State University, Gombe6. Benue State University, Makurdi 22. Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai7. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar 23. Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil8. Delta State University, Abraka 24. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero 9. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 25. Kwara State University Malete10. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti 26. Kaduna State University, Kaduna11. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu 27. Bauchi State University, Gadau12. Imo State University, Owerri 28. Yobe State University, Damaturu13. Kogi State University, Anyigba 29. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni14. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso 30. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-ode15. Lagos State University, Ojo. 31. Osun State University, Osogbo16. Nasarawa State University, Keffi

1. African University of Science and Technology, Abuja 17. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin (MSc. only)2. American University of Nigeria, Yola 18. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State3. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo 19. Adeleke University, Ede4. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 20. Veritas University, Abuja5. Bowen University, Iwo 21. Achievers University, Owo6. Covenant University, Ota 22. Al-Qalam University, Katsina7. Igbinedion University, Okada 23. Baze University, Abuja8. Pan-African University, Lekki 24. Bells University of Technology, Ota9. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State 25. Crawford University, Igbessa10. Caleb University, Lagos 26. Crescent University, Abeokuta11. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State 27. Fountain University, Osogbo12. Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja 28. Landmark University, Omu-Aran13. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 29. Novena University, Ogume14. Lead City University, Ibadan, (MSc. only) 30. Salem University, Lokoja15. University of Mkar, Mkar (MSc. only) 31. Veritas University, Abuja16. Madonna University Okija 32. Bingham University, Karu

Employers of labour, educational institutions and other stakeholders are to note that only certificates issued by these universities, for their approved programmes, are valid for employment, further studies and other purposes. When in doubt about the status of any programme or certificate, the National Universities Commission should be contacted through [email protected] and the following telephone numbers: 08027455412, 07054407741, 08067787753, 07039254081 and 07082024412 (FAX). Further information can also be obtained from the Commission’s website: www.nuc.edu.ng

Signed:MANAGEMENT

Fourteen-Step Process for the Establishment of Private Universities in NigeriaThe National Universities Commission (NUC), wishes to announce to the general public, especially prospective promoters of private universities, the fourteen-step procedure for establishing private universities in Nigeria.1. Application in writing stating the intent for the establishment of the university2. Interview of prospective proprietors3. Collection of application forms4. Submission of application forms and relevant documents5. Intensive review/analysis of documents by experts in relevant

NUC departments6. Revision of documents by proprietors, based on report of SCOPU

7. Interactive meeting of SCOPU with the proposed university8. First site assessment visit9. Finalisation of document10. Second (final) site assessment visit11. Security screening of proprietors and Board of Trustees12. Approval by NUC Management13. Approval by NUC Board14. Approval by FEC

State Universities :

Private Universities :

Federal Universities :

List of Universities with Approved Postgraduate Programmes

Prof. Executive Secretary, NUC

Announcer

Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL

1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi 17. University of Calabar, Calabar2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 18. University of Ibadan, Ibadan3. Bayero University, Kano 19. University of llorin, llorin4. Federal University of Technology, Akure 20. University of Jos, Jos5. Federal University of Technology, Minna 21. University of Lagos, Akoka6. Federal University of Technology, Owerri 22. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri7. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 23. University of Nigeria, Nsukka8. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola 24. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt9. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos. 25. University of Uyo, Uyo10. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna 26. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto11. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 27. Federal University, Lafia12. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 28. Federal University, Ndufu-alike13. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada 29. Federal University, Dutse14. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 30. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun15. University of Agriculture, Makurdi 31. Federal University, Oye-ekiti16. University of Benin, Benin City 32. Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna



he National Universities Commission (NUC) wishes to announce to 37) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta Statethe general public, especially parents and prospective 38) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abujaundergraduates, that the under-listed “Degree Mills” have not been 39) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers StateT

licensed by the Federal Government and have, therefore, been closed down 40) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu Statefor violating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc.) Act CAP E3 41) Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. The “Universities” are: Abuja.

42) Temple University, Abuja1) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating 43) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in

anywhere in Nigeria. Nigeria.2) Christians of Charity American University of Science & 44) National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State.

Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses 45) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, 3) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses Lagos - Ibadan Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, 4) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Lagos.

Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria 46) University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in 5) Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses Nigeria.6) Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its 47) Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.

other campuses in Nigeria 48) African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, 7) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or Benin Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria.

any of its other campuses 49) Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study 8) Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other Centre.

campuses 50) Evangel University of America & Chudick Management 9) United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of Academic, Lagos

its other campuses. 51) Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko 10) United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any Campus)

of its other campuses. 52) Career Light Resources Centre, Jos11) Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its 53) University of West Africa, Kwali-Abuja, FCT

other campuses. 54) Coastal University, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State12) UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other 55) Kaduna Business School, Kaduna

campuses. 56) Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State13) Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or 57) West African Union University, in Collaboration with

any of its other campuses International Professional College of Administration, Science and 14) The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Technology Nigeria, operating anywhere in Nigeria.

Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria 58) Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University.15) Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria 165 Iselo road, Cele bus stop, Egbe-Ikotun, Lagos.16) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria17) Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria` In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are currently 18) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria. undergoing further investigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose 19) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria. of these actions is to prosecute the proprietors and recover illegal fees and 20) Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its charges on subscribers.

campuses in Nigeria.21) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria. 1) National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State22) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State23) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal 3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu

Campus 4) Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State.24) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in 5) West Coast University, Umuahia.

Nigeria. 6) Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State25) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in 7) Volta University College, Aba, Abia State.

Nigeria. 8) Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University.26) EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre. 9) L.I.F.E Leadership University, Benin City, Edo State.27) Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of

its campuses in Nigeria For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any 28) Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk.

campuses in Nigeria Certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognised for the 29) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies.

Nigeria30) Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their

Nigeria further necessary action.31) Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in

Nigeria.32) Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in

Nigeria Professor 33) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY34) Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION35) Open International University, Akure ANNOUNCER36) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo

* This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive.

Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL

NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

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