Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti has
received the approval of the National Universities Commission (NUC), for the commencement of six (6) new academic programmes.
In a statement made available to journalists by Adedoyin A. A
For: Head, Information & Corporate Affairs said the approval was contained in a letter dated 22nd October, 2026, signed by the Ag. Director, Academic Planning, National Universities Commission, Dr. Ayuba Mohammed on behalf of the NUC Executive Secretary.
The formal approval which does not cover part-time mode of delivery was the outcome of the Resource Verification Visit carried out by panels of experts for the assessment of human and material resources available for the affected programmes, with a view to ensuring the institution’s compliance to the national academic standard.
This milestone reflects the university’s unwavering commitment to expanding educational frontiers and addressing the evolving needs of society and industry.
The newly approved programmes include:
1.B. A. Christian Theology
2.B.Sc. Transport Management
3.B.Sc. Security and Investment Management
4.B.Sc. Information and Communication Technology
5.B.Sc. Industrial Mathematics
6.B.Sc. Criminology
In the letter, the NUC Executive Secretary noted that, the newly approved programs does not cover the part-time mode of delivery and the programs should bear the approved nomenclature.
The Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele expressed great delight and appreciated the Executive Secretary, NUC, noting that the approval represents a significant stride in fulfilling the university’s vision of academic excellence and innovation.
With this development, prospective students can now apply for admission into these newly approved programmes starting from the 2027/2028 academic session.
The Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele expressed his immense appreciation to the Executive Governor of Ekiti State and visitor to the university, His Excellency, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, noting that the approval is a reflection of his unrelenting commitment to the development of the university’s academic excellence and making the university a globally relevant institution