Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has secured accreditation for all 25 of its academic programmes, which it presented to the National Universities Commission (NUC) during the October/November 2024 Accreditation Exercise. The results, released in a letter addressed to the Vice Chancellor with reference number NUC/ES/412/VOL.14/387 and signed by Engr. Abraham Chundusu, the acting Director of Accreditation, shows impressive outcomes: 22 full accreditations (88.0%) and three interim accreditations (12.0%).
The results showcase meticulous planning, resource allocation, and academic rigour under the Vice Chancellor’s leadership. The NUC’s rigorous evaluation, which assesses staffing, infrastructure, and academic quality, showcased LASUSTECH’s excellence across multiple colleges. Notably, no programme was denied accreditation, a rare achievement for a university still in its formative years.
The College of Applied Social Sciences (CASS), also classified as Administration, led the charge, with all six programmes—Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, Actuarial Science, Banking and Finance, and Office and Information Management—securing full accreditation. Scores ranged from 86.9% to an outstanding 95.6%, reflecting robust academic standards and faculty expertise.
In the College of Agriculture, programmes such as Animal Science, Crop Science, Agricultural Extension, Fisheries, and Horticulture achieved scores exceeding 80%, securing full accreditation. Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, however, received interim status with an overall score of 80.9%, influenced by a staffing score of 68.6%.
The College of Basic Sciences achieved outstanding results, with Physics with Electronics, Mathematics, Microbiology, and Statistics all scoring above 90%. Physics and Mathematics led the rankings with scores of 96.6% each. Although Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry reported scores exceeding 80%, they were assigned interim status due to staffing challenges.
The Colleges of Environmental Sciences and Social Sciences/Administration shone brightly, with all programmes earning full accreditation. Standouts included Mass Communication (92.7%), Industrial Design (95.6%), and Economics, which led the university with an exceptional 97.4%.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya, on behalf of Management, expresses profound gratitude to all LASUSTECH staff and the Visitor. “As Vice-Chancellor, I remain deeply grateful to all members of staff and students. We dedicate this outstanding achievement to our visitor, Mr. Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. We are deeply grateful to the Honourable Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr. Tolani Sule, and the Governing Council, led by Professor Rasheed Kola Ojikutu. We have 14 programmes this year, and we cannot perform lower than this standard.”
Meanwhile, in a message authored by the Protem Secretary of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), LASUSTECH Chapter, Comrade Soneye Olufemi Sobowale attributed the success of the accreditation exercise to the commitment of staff and visionary leadership of the Vice Chancellor. “Central to this success is the unwavering dedication of the members of ASUU LASUSTECH. Their commitment to upholding academic standards, engaging in continuous professional development, and fostering an environment conducive to learning played a pivotal role in achieving this feat.”
Soneye further stated, “Equally commendable is the proactive leadership of the university administration under the stewardship of Vice Chancellor Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya. The administration’s strategic initiatives, including infrastructural development and academic staff support, have been instrumental in positioning LASUSTECH as a centre of academic excellence.”
PROGRAMME BREAKDOWN
S/N
COLLEGE/FACULTY
STATUS
ADMINISTRATION
1
Accounting
Full Accreditation
2
Actuarial Science
Full Accreditation
3
Banking and Finance
Full Accreditation
4
Business Administration
Full Accreditation
5
Marketing
Full Accreditation
6
Office and Information Management
Full Accreditation
ARCHITECTURE
7
Architecture
Full Accreditation
AGRICULTURE
8
Agricultural Economics and Farm Management
Interim Accreditation
9
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Full Accreditation
10
Animal Science
Full Accreditation
11
Crop Science
Full Accreditation
12
Horticulture and Landscape Management
Full Accreditation
13
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Full Accreditation
COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA
14
Mass Communication
Full Accreditation
COMPUTING
15
Computer Science
Full Accreditation
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
16
Industrial Design
Full Accreditation
SCIENCE
17
Botany
Full Accreditation
18
Chemistry
Interim Accreditation
19
Industrial Chemistry
Interim Accreditation
20
Physics with Electronics
Full Accreditation
21
Mathematics
Full Accreditation
22
Microbiology
Full Accreditation
23
Statistics
Full Accreditation
24
Zoology
Full Accreditation
SOCIAL SCIENCE
25
Economics
Full Accreditation
