The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has recorded a landmark success in its academic trajectory following the release of the October/November 2025 National Universities Commission (NUC) accreditation results.
In a formal communication to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adenike Oladiji, the NUC Director of Accreditation, Engineer Abraham Chundusu—writing on behalf of the Executive Secretary, Professor Abdullahi Ribadu—confirmed that nearly all programmes presented by the University achieved full accreditation status.
Accreditation Summary
Full Accreditation Status (Valid until 2030):
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
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Nutrition and Dietetics
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Physiology
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Human Anatomy
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Computer Engineering
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Industrial and Production Engineering
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Information and Communication Technology
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Building
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Remote Sensing and Geo-Science Information
Interim Accreditation Status:
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Mechatronics Engineering
A Definitive Era for FUTA Medical Sciences
Reacting to the results, Vice-Chancellor Professor Adenike Oladiji described the outcome as a powerful validation of the institution’s academic prowess and resource-rich faculty.
The full accreditation of the MBBS programme, coupled with the recent endorsement by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), officially solidifies the standing of FUTA’s medical college. “This result effectively resolves all previous anxieties regarding our medical programme and provides a clear, credible path for our students to excel in the healthcare sector,” the Vice-Chancellor noted.
Acknowledgements and Appreciation
Professor Oladiji extended profound appreciation to the pillars of support that made this achievement possible, specifically acknowledging:
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The Executive Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Hon. Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
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The Deji of Akure, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi.
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Prominent stakeholders and the Akure community for their critical contributions to the development of the University Teaching Hospital and medical laboratories.
Congratulations to the Staff, Students, and the entire FUTA Community on this stellar accomplishment!
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Enhanced Professionalism: Used terms like “Academic Trajectory,” “Landmark Success,” and “Definitive Era” to convey prestige.
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Categorized Results: Clearly separated the full accreditation from the interim status so the information is transparent and easy to reference.
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Consolidated Messaging: Merged the regulatory citations and the Vice-Chancellor’s delight into a cohesive narrative that emphasizes the MBBS success—which was the most significant part of the original text.
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Structural Scannability: Used bullet points and headers to break up the dense original paragraph, making it suitable for both a press release and an official website update.
