BY PAUL EGEDE
THE National Universities Commission, NUC, has given full accreditation to 69 out of 72 courses at the University of Delta, Agbor, just as the remaining three courses were given interim accreditation. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof (Mrs.) Stella Chiemeke who disclosed this while briefing the University Senate on the unprecedented development said it translated to ninety-six per cent success which was a remarkable achievement in the history of the University.
She attributed the outcome of the accreditation exercise, which took place in 2023 to the unwavering commitment and dedication of the academic staff as well as the UNIDEL community. The UNIDEL Vice-Chancellor also expressed gratitude to the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Commissioner for Higher Education Prof Nyerwho Tonukari, the chairman and members of the Governing Council as well as the University Management and Unions for their steadfast support and guidance which were instrumental to the remarkable success recorded during the accreditation exercise.
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Visitor, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Delta State, for the steadfast support and visionary leadership you have provided to the UNIDEL Project. Your unwavering commitment to the education sector in Delta State has been instrumental in propelling UNIDEL to these iconic successes.”
“This achievement is a testament to the quality of our staff and the robust quality assurance measures implemented at various levels of institutional governance, which is a true reflection of the collective efforts and unwavering dedication of the UNIDEL staff”. She disclosed that the NUC also approved the establishment of the full-time mode of undergraduate programmes in Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Biochemistry, Radiography, and Radiation Science with effect from the 2024/2025 academic session. The courses accredited are in the Faculty of Administration, Architecture, Arts, Communication and Media Studies, Computing, Education, Engineering, Environmental Science, Law, Science, and Social Science.
