Peaceland University, Enugu, has achieved a significant milestone by securing full Accreditation for 17 of its 19 degree programmes from the National Universities Commission just three years after its founding.
ENUGU – Peaceland University, Enugu, has reached a remarkable milestone by securing full Accreditation for 17 of its 19 degree programmes from the National Universities Commission, an achievement realized only three years after the institution’s establishment.
The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Leonard Ilechukwu, announced the development during a news conference held at the campus in Enugu on Tuesday. Professor Ilechukwu stated that the university achieved an overall score exceeding 95 per cent during the evaluation process. While 17 programmes received full Accreditation status valid for five years, two additional programmes were granted interim status and are scheduled for reassessment in two years.
The list of fully accredited programmes includes Law, Nursing Science, Public Health, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy, Environmental Health Sciences, Radiography, Health Information Management, and Community Health. Furthermore, the university secured full status for its programmes in Accountancy, Entrepreneurship, International Relations and Diplomacy, Criminology and Security Studies, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Cyber Security, and Computer Science.
Professor Ilechukwu attributed this success to rigorous preparation, the institution’s commitment to meeting regulatory standards, and access to necessary academic information. He noted that the evaluation was particularly challenging due to the heavy nature of the health science disciplines, which demand significant investments in facilities, staffing, and specialized equipment.
According to the Vice-Chancellor, the NUC process requires a threshold of at least 80 per cent in key areas such as staffing, library facilities, and classroom infrastructure. He explained that the two programmes which received interim status were primarily affected by a shortfall in the library component, which the university is now working to address.
Reflecting on the achievement, the Pro-Chancellor, Professor Felix Ugwuozor, described the outcome as a significant turning point for the institution. He emphasized that the result proves the university’s capacity to deliver competitive, nationally recognised degrees.
Professor Ugwuozor also pointed out that the university reached this milestone as a private institution without relying on external funding. Looking to the future, the university leadership is actively encouraging prospective students to enroll, promising industry-relevant education designed to empower graduates for both employment and entrepreneurship.
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