The University of Port Harcourt (Uniport) has made history by achieving a 100 per cent success rate in the October/November 2024 accreditation exercise conducted by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
Out of 22 academic programmes presented for evaluation, 21 secured full accreditation status, while one received interim accreditation.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Owunari Georgewill, attributed the remarkable achievement to the collective efforts of staff and stakeholders who participated in the rigorous accreditation process.
In a statement by the university’s public relations officer, Dr Sammy Kpemu, the VC commended everyone involved, describing the feat as a testament to the university’s dedication, resilience, and commitment to quality education.
According to Professor Georgewill, the success is a result of strategic planning, teamwork, and a shared vision of academic excellence that defines the unique spirit of Uniport.
He added that the achievement reinforces the university’s position as one of Nigeria’s leading institutions of higher learning and signals its continued readiness to provide globally competitive education and research.
“We commended everyone involved in the NUC programme’s accreditation process late last year at the University of Port Harcourt for their dedication and commitment to the processes. The 100% achievement is a testament to the untiring efforts of all of us,” Professor Georgewill stated.
He further praised the unique spirit of Uniport, attributing the successful outcome to strategic planning, teamwork, and a shared vision of academic excellence.
This latest feat reinforces the University of Port Harcourt’s position as one of Nigeria’s leading institutions of higher learning and signals its continued readiness to provide globally competitive education and research.
