Jimoh Babalola University (JBU), Ilorin, on Monday, September 28, 2026, welcomed officials of the National Universities Commission (NUC) for a Resource Verification exercise in respect of eight proposed undergraduate programmes.
The exercise forms part of the regulatory process through which the NUC assesses the readiness of universities to commence new academic programmes, with particular attention to the adequacy of human and material resources required to meet established academic standards.
Eight Proposed Programmes
The proposed programmes presented for the Resource Verification exercise are:
- B.Sc. Finance
- B.Sc. Business Administration
- B.Sc. Economics
- B.Sc. Accounting
- B.Sc. International Relations & Diplomatic Studies
- B.Sc. Intelligence & Security Studies
- B.Sc. Criminology & Security Studies
- B.Sc. Mass Communication
During the visit, the NUC Resource Verification Team engaged with the University’s management and inspected relevant academic facilities, infrastructure and resources earmarked to support the proposed programmes.
The exercise provided JBU with an opportunity to demonstrate its preparedness in terms of academic manpower, teaching and learning facilities, equipment and other resources required to support effective delivery of the programmes.
The University’s management led by the Officer in Charge of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Muftau Adeniyi Ijaiya expressed its appreciation to the NUC team for the visit and for the guidance provided as JBU continues to strengthen its academic structures and expand its programme offerings.
The proposed programmes represent another step in the University’s commitment to expanding access to quality higher education and providing students with opportunities to pursue programmes aligned with contemporary professional, economic and societal needs.
JBU remains committed to meeting the relevant regulatory requirements and maintaining high standards as it continues to develop its academic offerings.
The Resource Verification exercise marks an important milestone in the University’s ongoing academic development journey.
Jimoh Babalola University — Preparing ambitious students for the future