COOU VC WELCOMES NUC ACCREDITATION TEAM AHEAD OF FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE ACCREDITATION EXERCISE

The Vice-Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, FNIPR, on Monday, November 2, 2026, received a delegation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) at the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room, Igbariam Campus, ahead of the accreditation exercise for programmes in the Faculty of Agriculture.

The accreditation team, which comprised two groups covering B.Agriculture and Fisheries and Aquaculture, paid the courtesy visit as part of preparations for the exercise. Introducing the delegation, the Director of Academic Planning (DAP), Prof. Nneka Nnorom, invited members of the NUC team to introduce themselves to the Vice-Chancellor and other University officials.

The NUC delegation comprised Prof. R. A. Oyeyinka, Prof. C. B. Ben, Prof. A. Ali, Prof. V. A. Okonji, Prof. R. O. Ojunku, Mrs. Grace Chukwuma and Mr. Gabriel Ogba.

Welcoming the delegation, Prof. Omenugha expressed delight at receiving the team and reaffirmed the University’s commitment to providing a conducive environment for quality teaching, learning and research. She welcomed them to COOU, the Now University and the University of the Future, expressing confidence that the accreditation exercise would be successful.

The Vice-Chancellor highlighted the significant infrastructural developments recorded across the University since the commencement of her administration, expressing her desire to see the Faculty of Agriculture secure successful accreditation. She emphasised her administration’s commitment to strengthening the University’s academic programmes and providing the necessary support to ensure that its faculties meet the required standards.

In his vote of thanks, Prof. R. A. Oyeyinka appreciated the Vice-Chancellor for the warm reception and hospitality extended to the delegation. He also acknowledged the University’s support and expressed appreciation to the management for its cooperation ahead of the accreditation exercise.

The courtesy visit concluded with a group photograph, marking the formal engagement between the University management and the NUC accreditation team ahead of the exercise.

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