MOUNTAIN TOP UNIVERSITY CELEBRATES NUC FULL ACCREDITATION FOR NURSING SCIENCE PROGRAMME

The management of Mountain Top University has announced a significant academic achievement following the successful accreditation of its Nursing Science programme by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

ACCREDITATION HIGHLIGHTS

The Department of Nursing Science, established in 2024 under the College of Allied Health Sciences, has secured full accreditation status, confirming its compliance with national academic and professional standards.

This milestone reflects the department’s rapid development and commitment to producing competent healthcare professionals within a short period of establishment.

NUC EVALUATION PROCESS

As part of the accreditation exercise:

• A high-level NUC visitation team assessed the programme in January 2026
• Key areas reviewed included:

* Laboratory facilities
* Teaching and learning resources
* Library adequacy
* Curriculum structure
* Classroom infrastructure

The evaluation focused on determining the department’s readiness to deliver quality nursing education aligned with global healthcare standards.

OUTCOME OF THE VISIT

In May 2026, the NUC officially released the results confirming full accreditation for the Nursing Science programme, affirming:

• Academic integrity
• Institutional capacity
• Compliance with national standards
• Commitment to excellence in healthcare education

UNIVERSITY REACTION

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Elijah Ayolabi, described the achievement as evidence of the University’s commitment to academic excellence and quality assurance.

He also acknowledged the support of the Chancellor, Dr. Daniel K. Olukoya, as well as the Governing Council, staff, and students for their contributions to the success of the programme.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE MILESTONE

The University noted that this accreditation:

• Strengthens its academic reputation
• Enhances training capacity in healthcare education
• Positions graduates for global competitiveness
• Reinforces its mission of producing skilled, ethical professionals

CONCLUSION

With this achievement, Mountain Top University continues to establish itself as a growing centre of excellence in Nigeria’s higher education landscape, particularly in health sciences and professional training.

Congratulations to the entire university community on this remarkable success.