…As VC reaffirms commitment to standards
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ebunoluwa Oduwole, on Monday, April 20, 2026, received the National Universities Commission (NUC) Resource Verification teams as part of their visit to assess Ajayi Crowther University’s readiness to commence five new academic programmes.
The proposed new programmes are Pharmacology, Physiology, Artificial Intelligence, Public Health, and Anatomy. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Olukayode Binuyo; the Registrar, Dr. Bode Olofinmuagun; the Bursar, Dr. Ayodele Olusanwo; and the University Librarian, Dr. Bosede Ajiboye were at the event, as well as the Director of Academic Planning, Prof. Bolanle Ibojo, Deans, and Heads of the affected Departments.
While welcoming the teams at the Council Chamber, the Vice-Chancellor expressed appreciation for their visit and reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to maintaining high academic standards and innovation.
In her remarks, Prof. Oduwole pointed out the growing relevance of Artificial Intelligence in modern education, noting that the university is set to introduce students to its foundational concepts in alignment with global best practices. She also disclosed that the Chairman of the University’s Governing Council, Dr. Olutoyin Okeowo, has directed that all students acquire basic knowledge of Artificial Intelligence to strengthen their academic competence and future career prospects.
Speaking on behalf of the team, David Ejeh from the NUC appreciated the Vice-Chancellor for the warm reception, explaining that the purpose of the exercise was to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the university’s preparedness for the new programmes, including inspection of facilities, evaluation of academic and human resources, and necessary background checks to ensure compliance with established standards.
The verification teams comprised academics and professionals from relevant disciplines. The Pharmacology team included David Ejeh, Benedicta Adeboye, and Prof. Mohammed Garba Magaji. The Physiology team consisted of Prof. Ezekiel Iliya, Dr. J. A. Ajani, and Mr. Inemesit Ukpong.
The Artificial Intelligence team included Prof. Joseph Osemwenkhae, Abdulsalam Abdullateef, and Emem Chinweokwu, while the Public Health team comprised Prof. A.N. Amadi and Dr. Bridget Audu. The Anatomy team had Prof. Dennis Ebeh from Delta State University and Edemodu Chianu from NUC.
