NUC Approves Anatomy, Pharmacology, Three Other Programmes for Ajayi Crowther University
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved five new undergraduate programmes for Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, further expanding the institution’s academic offerings.
The approval followed a resource verification exercise conducted by a team of NUC experts during a visit to the university on April 20, 2026. During the visit, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ebunoluwa Oduwole, reaffirmed the university’s commitment to academic excellence, quality education, and innovation.
The approval was conveyed in a letter signed by the NUC Director of Academic Planning, Abubakar Girei, on behalf of the Executive Secretary, Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu. The letter was addressed to the Vice-Chancellor.
According to the commission, the newly approved full-time undergraduate programmes are B.Sc. Anatomy, B.Sc. Physiology, B.Sc. Pharmacology, B.Sc. Public Health, and B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence.
The letter noted that a panel of experts had conducted a resource verification exercise to assess the availability of the human and material resources required for the establishment of the proposed programmes.
Following a successful assessment, the Executive Secretary approved the introduction of the programmes with effect from the 2026/2027 academic session.