Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence six new academic programmes.
The approval was contained in a letter dated October 22, 2026, signed by the Acting Director, Academic Planning, Dr. Ayuba Mohammed, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the NUC.
The approval, which does not cover the part-time mode of delivery, followed a Resource Verification Visit by panels of experts to assess the human and material resources available for the programmes, to ensure compliance with national academic standards.
The development reflects the university’s commitment to expanding educational frontiers and addressing the evolving needs of society and industry.
The newly approved programmes are:
1. B.A. Christian Theology
2. B.Sc. Transport Management
3. B.Sc. Security and Investment Management
4. B.Sc. Information and Communication Technology
5. B.Sc. Industrial Mathematics
6. B.Sc. Criminology
In the letter, the NUC Executive Secretary stated that the newly approved programmes must bear the approved nomenclature and should not be run on a part-time basis.
The Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele, expressed delight over the approval, appreciating the Executive Secretary of the NUC and describing it as a significant stride in fulfilling the university’s vision of academic excellence and innovation.
With this development, prospective students can now apply for admission into the newly approved programmes starting from the 2027/2028 academic session.
Professor Ayodele also expressed appreciation to the Executive Governor of Ekiti State and Visitor to the university, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, noting that the approval reflects his administration’s commitment to advancing academic excellence and positioning the university as a globally relevant institution.
