By Ikenna Nwokedi 

The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu has confirmed that 43 Academic Programmes of the institution are currently undergoing  Accreditation by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

Prof. Ikechebelu made this disclosure during the 228th regular meeting of the Senate held on Wednesday, 27th November 2024 at the University Auditorium.

Prof. Ikechebelu informed that the NUC accreditation exercise commenced on 17th November and is expected to wind off on 14th December, 2024.

The acting Vice-Chancellor also confirmed that four professional bodies are paying accreditation visits to the relevant academic disciplines towards ensuring they attain global best practices in teaching and research.

Prof. Ikechebelu further disclosed that he will continue with his short-term vision termed, BLESSED UNIZIK and the hedgehog concept of HPS Squared.

The Acting Vice-Chancellor appealed to all to put behind the short blemish on the history of the University and unite to resume rising trajectory of academic excellence of the institution.