Muhammad Kamalud-deen University, Ilorin, has successfully concluded the National Universities Commission (NUC) accreditation exercise for 13 academic programmes, marking another milestone in the institution’s fast-paced development just two years after its establishment.
The month-long accreditation, which formally ended this week, covered programmes across the sciences, humanities, social sciences, technology, and Islamic studies. The programmes assessed include Accounting, Arabic Language, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Economics, English Language, History and International Relations, Islamic Studies, Plant Science and Biotechnology, Software Engineering, and Physics with Electronics.
According to the institution, each accreditation panel delivered positive exit reports, commending the University’s academic structure, staffing, facilities, and curriculum design. Several accreditors described the progress made within the short period of the University’s existence as “inspiring,” noting that the institution demonstrated clear evidence of good planning, innovation, and steady growth.
The teams also praised the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rasheed Gbenga Jimoh, and the Management Team for their coordination and preparedness throughout the exercise. They highlighted the quality of documentation, organisation, and adherence to quality assurance standards as indicators of a strong commitment to academic excellence.
The University expressed optimism about securing full accreditation for all programmes presented, adding that it welcomes the observations made by the NUC teams as valuable inputs for continuous improvement.
Management reaffirmed its commitment to providing world-class, morally grounded, and innovation-driven education, emphasising that the accreditation milestone further strengthens its resolve to build a competitive and forward-looking institution.
The Registrar, Engr. M. M. Kamaludeen, signed the statement on behalf of the University.
