SUMAS ACHIEVES FULL NUC ACCREDITATION FOR 15 PROGRAMMES

The Management of the *State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS), Igbo-Eno*, is proud to announce that the *National Universities Commission (NUC)* has officially granted Full Accreditation to fifteen (15) of its academic programmes.

This momentous achievement follows a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation conducted by the NUC panels between October 28 and December 3, 2025. The commission's detailed assessment covered academic standards, staffing quality, infrastructure, laboratory excellence, and overall institutional readiness.

I. FULLY ACCREDITED PROGRAMMES

The following programmes have successfully secured the highest accreditation status, validating their quality and compliance with global best practices:

Medical & Health Sciences

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. Doctor of Pharmacy

Applied Sciences & Technology

1. Computer Science
2. Information and Communication Technology
3. Architecture
4. Applied Microbiology and Brewing
5. Biochemistry
6. Genetics and Biotechnology
7. Pure and Industrial Chemistry

II. A VALIDATION OF EXCELLENCE

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. James C. Ogbonna, expressed profound gratitude to the NUC for their transparent process and commended the university community for their collective resilience.

> "The accreditation of these programmes is a strong validation of our commitment to quality education, academic excellence, and global best practices. We remain committed to sustaining and improving on these standards."

The Director of Academic Planning, Prof. Jerry Ugwuanyi, similarly lauded the professionalism and teamwork demonstrated by staff and students throughout the intensive exercise.

III. STRATEGIC IMPACT

This milestone reinforces SUMAS’s reputation as a burgeoning center of excellence in Nigeria. For students and stakeholders, this outcome ensures:

• Academic Credibility: Graduates from these programmes are fully recognized for professional registration and global opportunities.
• Increased Opportunity: The institution is now better positioned to attract high-tier research partnerships and international collaborations.
• Future Growth: This success signals a promising future for the university’s academic landscape and its graduates' competitiveness in the labor market.

CONCLUSION: CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SUMAS COMMUNITY

This achievement marks a significant step forward in our mission to provide top-tier medical and applied sciences education. We celebrate the hard work of our academic and administrative staff who made this possible.

Please be guided accordingly.

Signed:
Management
*State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS), Igbo-Eno*