We Now Have 141 Accredited Universities In The Country - NUC

The Executive Secretary of National University Commission

(NUC), Professor Julius Okojie, has disclosed that there are

currently 141 accredited universities (40 Federal, 40 State

and 61 private universities,) in the country.

He made this know while briefing the Minister of Education,

Malam Adamu Adamu, and Minister of State for Education,

Professor Anthony Anwukah on the activities of the

Commission

According to the NUC boss, the Commission has grown from

strength to strength in improving access to quality university

education.



He also emphasized that the Commission has over the years

maintained high standard in accreditation of Universities

and courses they offer.