NUC Approves Seven New Academic Programmes for Ekiti State University

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval for Ekiti State University (EKSU) to commence seven new academic programmes in full-time mode. The programmes were approved following a Resource Verification Visit conducted by NUC panels of experts in May 2025 to assess the university’s human and material resources.

According to a statement signed by Abubakar Girei, NUC’s Acting Director of Academic Planning, the approved programmes include:

– Mechatronics Engineering
– Agricultural Economics
– Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Animal Science
– Crop Science
– Horticulture and Landscape Management
– Soil Science

The Vice Chancellor of EKSU, Professor Joseph Ayodele, described the approval as a significant milestone achieved through the relentless efforts of the academic and administrative staff. He appreciated the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji; the Chancellor, Dr. Tunji Olowolafe; and the Pro-Chancellor, Prof. Akin Oyebode, for their commitment to growing the university.

With this development, prospective students can now apply for admission into these newly approved programmes starting from the 2025/2026 academic session. The university’s management expressed excitement over the approval, noting that it marks another major stride in the institution’s drive towards academic excellence.