The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Tuesday, 13th October 2026, conducted a resource assessment of two newly introduced academic programmes at Lagos State University (LASU), namely http://B.Sc . Statistics in the Faculty of Science, and http://B.Sc . Ed. Human Kinetics (Sports Management) in the Faculty of Education.
The resource assessment is a significant step toward ensuring the two new programmes meet the standards and requirements prescribed by the NUC for quality university education.
The exercise commenced with an entry meeting at the Senate Chamber on the first floor of the Babatunde Raji Fashola Senate Building, LASU Main Campus, Ojo.
The University’s delegation was led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Professor Oseni Taiwo AFISI, FSPSP, M.CIoD, alongside other principal officers, including the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Oluwatoyin ENIKUOMEHIN, FAIMFIN, FAAAI; the Registrar, Mr Emmanuel FANU, MANUPA, FCAI; the University Bursar, Mr Olabisi YUSUF, FCA, ACITN; and the University Librarian, Dr Omawunmi MAKINDE.
Speaking on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ayodeji Olawunmi BADEJO, FCASSON, FAPROCON, MNAE, Professor AFISI described accreditation as an essential quality assurance mechanism for promoting academic excellence, institutional accountability and continuous improvement. He noted that the process enables institutions to evaluate their programmes against NUC standards and identify areas for improvement.
He assured the assessors of the University’s cooperation, noting that the relevant faculties and departments were prepared to facilitate the assessment.
The team leaders, Professor Pauline EKURI and Professor Mohammed BELLO, appreciated the University’s cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to a professional and diligent evaluation.
At the exit meeting, the assessors presented their findings and observations on the two programmes, highlighting areas requiring attention, where applicable. The feedback provided a basis for further improvements and reinforced the University’s commitment to sustaining academic quality.
Also in attendance were the Director of Academic Planning, Professor Rasheed SANNI; the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor Anthony OJEKALE; the Dean of the Faculty of Education, Professor Raimi MORONFOLU; and Professor Moses AKANBI, among others.
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