NATIONAL Universities Commission (NUC), has granted the Precious Cornerstone University (PCU), Ibadan, accreditation for all its undergraduate academic programmes.
PCU, a faith-based institution, owned by the Sword of the Spirit Ministries, Ibadan, is gearing towards producing its first set of graduates next year and was granted full operational licence by the NUC in April, this year.
In a letter dated August 2, 2021, with reference number NUC/ES/412/ vol 13/24 from the office of the executive secretary of the Commission, Professor Abubakar Rasheed, conveyed the news of the accreditation to the vice chancellor, PCU, Professor Kola Oloke.
According to the NUC, the programmes accredited included Business Administration, Accounting, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Microbiology, Physics with Electronics and Economics.
Reacting, Professor Oloke expressed delight at the accreditation of all the institution’s academic programmes, maintaining that the university was on the path of reaching greater heights.
“This a major feat and a big milestone for the institution as the school prepares to graduate its first set in the 2021/2022 academic session,” the VC said.
He added that in its bid to expand, the university was preparing to host another NUC team for a resource verification exercise that would empower the institution to run new programmes.
Professor Oloke listed the courses in the pipeline to include; Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Mass Communication, International Relations and Procurement Management, all at the degree level.
Meanwhile, the renowned Microbiologist has reiterated the resolve of the management of the university towards ensuring that the institution produces functional graduates who can be self-sustaining after graduation.
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