The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full accreditation to all academic programmes at Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) in Osara, Kogi State.
According to a statement signed by CUSTECH Registrar Ms. Olufunke Hudson, the university’s full accreditation status demonstrates its commitment to upholding excellence.
It stated that the development has elevated CUSTECH to the ranks of prestigious universities known for maintaining the highest levels of academic endeavours and quality.
According to the statement, the accredited programmes include biochemistry, microbiology, chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, and statistics. Others include computer science, cyber security, software engineering, and information technology.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Engr. Prof. Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu expressed joy at the development.
“We are delighted to have obtained full accreditation for all programmes tendered for evaluation, which serves as evidence of the commitment and effort put forth by our staff and students.
“This achievement demonstrates our steadfast dedication to delivering a high-quality education that equips our students for prosperous futures,” the VC said.
Professor Salawu stated that the university was on track with its academic development ambitions, since it had submitted proposals to NUC for approval of six more programmes, which will begin in the 2024/2025 academic session.
The programmes, which are largely in Medical Sciences, include Medicine, Physiotherapy, and Radiography. Others include law, agriculture, and agricultural engineering. He further stated that the proposed teaching hospital facility for clinical training is now operational.
On her part, the registrar described the accreditation success as an achievement that demonstrates the institution’s unwavering dedication to excellence and commitment to providing students with a high-quality education.
In the same spirit, the registrar disclosed that the NUC also granted approval to start eight additional programmes in addition to the existing ones.
The newly approved programmes are Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Marine Engineering and Petroleum and Gas Engineering. Others are Anatomy, Physiology, Nursing Science and Medical Laboratory Science.
The programmes are said to be available on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) for prospective candidates to switch over to in the on-going admission exercise.
It would be recalled that there are 38 programmes currently run in the six faculties of CUSTECH.
They are SCIENCE: Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology and Applied Geophysics; COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS: Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Technology and Library and Information Science; and ENGINEERING: Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering.
Others are ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES: Architecture, Building, Urban and Regional Planning, Surveying and Geo-informatics, and Geography; SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION: Biology Education, Chemistry Education, Physics Education, Mathematics Education, Computer Science Education, Geography Education, and Technology (Technical) Education; and MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Actuarial Science, Human Resource Management, and Transport and Logistics Management.