STATE UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES, ENUGU (SUMAS) GETS NUC FULL ACCREDITATION FOR 15 ACADEMIC PROGRAMES

SUMAS Achieves Monumental Milestone: Secures Full NUC Accreditation for 15 Flagship Academic Programmes

In a resounding testament to its pursuit of pedagogical excellence, the State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS), Igbo-Eno, proudly announces that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has bestowed full accreditation upon fifteen of its premier academic programmes. This prestigious validation follows a meticulous and exhaustive accreditation evaluation exercise conducted between October 28 and December 3, 2025.

This coveted seal of approval was earned through a highly rigorous appraisal by distinguished NUC panels. The commission conducted an uncompromising assessment of the university’s academic standards, faculty expertise, cutting-edge infrastructure, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, expansive library resources, and overall institutional readiness.

The fifteen distinguished programmes that have successfully attained this hallmark of full accreditation are:

1. Doctor of Physiotherapy

2. Human Anatomy

3. Human Physiology

4. Medical Laboratory Science

5. Nursing Science

6. Human Nutrition and Dietetics

7. Radiography and Radiation Science

8. Computer Science

9. Information and Communication Technology

10. Architecture

11. Doctor of Pharmacy

12. Applied Microbiology and Brewing

13. Biochemistry

14. Genetics and Biotechnology

15. Pure and Industrial Chemistry

This historic milestone cements SUMAS’s rapidly ascending trajectory as a formidable citadel of learning and a premier hub of excellence for medical and applied sciences within the Nigerian educational landscape.

Celebrating this monumental triumph, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. James C. Ogbonna, extended his profound appreciation to the NUC for their uncompromising thoroughness and transparency. He extolled the tireless dedication, resilience, and synergy of the university’s management, staff, and students, whose collective brilliance made this feat possible.

“This resounding accreditation is a powerful validation of our unwavering commitment to world-class education, academic rigor, and global best practices,” Prof. Ogbonna stated. “We remain absolutely resolute in our mission to not only sustain these lofty standards but to continually transcend them.”

Echoing these sentiments, the Director of Academic Planning, Prof. Jerry Ugwuanyi, applauded the exceptional teamwork and steadfast professionalism exhibited by the university community, which approached the rigorous exercise with absolute determination and poise.

Ultimately, this landmark accreditation transcends a mere regulatory approval; it is a catalyst that elevates SUMAS’s global competitiveness, positioning the institution to attract top-tier scholars, foster strategic international partnerships, and pioneer groundbreaking research. With this development, SUMAS significantly strengthens its footprint in higher education, illuminating a brilliant and promising future for its academic endeavors and the distinguished graduates it will produce.

Hearty congratulations to the entire SUMAS community on this magnificent triumph!