Peaceland University Enugu Secures Full NUC Accreditation for 17 Programmes – VC

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 during a news conference held on the university campus in Enugu.

He said the fully accredited programmes include Law, Nursing Science, Public Health, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy, Environmental Health Sciences, Radiography, Health Information Management, and Community Health.

Others are Accountancy, Entrepreneurship, International Relations and Diplomacy, Criminology and Security Studies, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Cyber Security, and Computer Science.

Prof. Ilechukwu explained that while 17 programmes received full accreditation valid for five years, two others 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 performance to careful preparation, access to required information, and the institution’s commitment to regulatory standards.

The Vice-Chancellor noted that several of the assessed programmes, particularly in the health sciences, are among the most 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 said.

He identified funding and infrastructure gaps as key challenges, including the need for well-equipped laboratories, furnished offices, qualified academic staff, and adequate library resources.

According to him, the NUC requires institutions to score at least 80 per cent across key assessment 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.

Prof. Ilechukwu said the accreditation exercise was rigorous and transparent, involving independent assessors who strictly evaluated compliance with standards.

He urged prospective students to consider the university, assuring them of quality education and industry-relevant 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 outcome as a major milestone for the institution.

He said the achievement demonstrated the university’s capacity to deliver credible and competitive degrees recognised nationally.

Prof. Ugwuozor added that, as a private university, Peaceland achieved the feat without external funding support, calling for continued recognition and support.