The Peaceland University, Enugu has secured full accreditation for 17 out of 19 degree programmes presented to the National Universities Commission (NUC), just three years after its establishment.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Leonard Ilechukwu, disclosed this on Tuesday during a news conference held at the university campus in Enugu.
Ilechukwu said the fully accredited programmes included Law, Nursing Science, Public Health, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy, Environmental Health Sciences, Radiography, Health Information Management, and Community Health.
Others, he said, are Accountancy, Entrepreneurship, International Relations and Diplomacy, Criminology and Security Studies, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Cyber Security and Computer Science.
The vice chancellor explained that, while 17 programmes received full accreditation, valid for five years, two programmes were granted interim accreditation and would be reassessed in two years.
“Out of the 19 programmes, 17 received full accreditation, none was denied, and two got interim status. We scored over 95 per cent overall,” he said.
He attributed the achievement to thorough preparation, access to relevant information, and a strong commitment to meeting regulatory standards.
The vice-chancellor noted that many of the programmes assessed, particularly in the health sciences, are highly demanding in terms of accreditation requirements.
“These are heavyweight programmes such as Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health, Environmental Health, and Nursing, which require extensive facilities and staffing.
“Yet, we were able to secure full accreditation in most of them,” he added.
He identified funding and infrastructure demands as major challenges, citing the need for well-equipped laboratories, furnished offices, qualified academic staff, and comprehensive library resources.
According to him, the NUC accreditation process requires institutions to score at least 80 per cent in key areas such as classrooms, staffing, library facilities, and equipment.
“Failure to meet the threshold in any category could result in interim status or denial.
“In the two programmes that received interim accreditation, we fell short in the library component,” he explained.
Ilechukwu emphasised that the accreditation process was rigorous and transparent, involving independent assessors who strictly evaluated compliance with standards.
Looking ahead, he called on prospective students to consider enrolling in the university, assuring them of quality education and marketable programmes.
“Our programmes are industry-relevant and designed to empower graduates, even for self-employment.
“We are a moving train, and students should come and join a winning team,” he said.
Also speaking, the Pro-Chancellor, Prof. Felix Ugwuozor, described the accreditation outcome as a significant milestone for the institution.
Ugwuozor noted that the achievement demonstrated the university’s capacity to deliver credible and competitive degrees recognised nationally.
He further called for continued support and recognition, noting that the institution, as a private university, achieved the feat without external funding support.
