A delegation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) has undertaken an official visit to McPherson University to conduct the accreditation exercise for its Biotechnology programme. The visit forms part of the Commission’s routine quality assurance process aimed at strengthening academic standards across Nigerian universities.
The accreditation panel was led by Professor A. A. Aliero, Director of the Centre for Biotechnology and Plant Tissue Culture, Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto. He was accompanied by Mr. Anthony Adejumo, Deputy Director, IT (NUC), and Professor M. D. Sila of the University of Jos, who jointly carried out the programme evaluation.
On arrival, the team was warmly received by the university management, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Francis Igbasan. The Vice-Chancellor reiterated the institution’s commitment to providing globally competitive academic programmes supported by quality facilities and qualified personnel.
During the exercise, the NUC team inspected the Biotechnology laboratories, classrooms, and other departmental facilities, assessing their adequacy for teaching and research. The team also evaluated the staffing strength, administrative support, and overall academic environment of the programme.
Speaking at the exit meeting, Professor Aliero expressed deep appreciation for the hospitality extended by McPherson University. He commended the serene and conducive atmosphere of the campus, describing it as ideal for learning, innovation, and meaningful scholarly engagement.
The accreditation team further praised the university’s impressive physical and electronic library collections, as well as the quality of staff supporting the programme. Their findings are expected to guide the final accreditation decision and contribute to the continuous improvement of the Biotechnology programme.
