NUC accredits academic programmes of CUSTECH, approves 8 others

By Mariam Abeeb

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has given full accreditation for academic programmes of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi State.
A statement signed by Registrar of CUSTECH, Ms. Olufunke Hudson, said the full accreditation status highlights the university’s dedication to upholding excellence.
It said the development has positioned CUSTECH among the esteemed institutions renowned for upholding the utmost standards of academic undertakings and quality.
According to the the statement, the accredited programmes include Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics and Statistics. Others are Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering and Information Technology.
Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Engr. Prof. Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu, expressed delight over the feat.
“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 disclosed that the university was keeping pace with its academic development plans as it has forwarded applications for establishment of six more programmes to NUC for approval which will commence with the newly approved ones in 2024/2025 academic session.