By Damilare Adeleye
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has secured full accreditation of the National Universities Commission (NUC) for all its academic programmes.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the school’s public relations officer, Dr Benedicta Ehanire.
She noted that the development marked a significant milestone for the institution following a comprehensive accreditation exercise by the NUC in October 2025 and November. 2025.
Ehanire explained that the exercise cut across the university’s faculties, schools and centres, with the results conveyed in a letter dated April 7, to the Vice-Chancellor, Mr Edoba Omoregie.
In his reaction, the VC described the achievement as a product of sustained hard work and institutional commitment to academic excellence.
“This feat reflects the dedication of our management and staff to upholding high educational standards and promoting academic distinction,” he said.
Omoregie commended the university’s Senate, faculties, departments and relevant committees for their diligence in ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, in line with his five-point agenda.
It is understood the full accreditation status is valid for five years until 2030, positioning UNIBEN among institutions with strong compliance with national academic standards.