*LASU REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AS NUC ACCREDITATION TEAM BEGINS ASSESSMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE PROGRAMME*
Lagos State University (LASU) has reaffirmed its commitment to quality assurance, academic excellence and the maintenance of high academic standards as the National Universities Commission (NUC) Accreditation Team commenced the assessment of the University's Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science programme at the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Ikeja, on Friday, 30th October 2026.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ayodeji Olawunmi *BADEJO,* FCASSON, FAPROCON, MNAE, alongside members of the University Management, participated virtually in the opening meeting from the University's Main Campus, Ojo, while members of the NUC Accreditation Team were physically present at LASUCOM.
In her welcome address, Professor *BADEJO* described accreditation as more than a routine evaluation, noting that it represents an essential process of quality assurance, institutional self-assessment and continuous improvement. She emphasised that the exercise is crucial to ensuring that academic programmes meet established national and international standards.
The Vice-Chancellor highlighted the University's investment in technology-driven teaching and learning, particularly its facilities that enable students to participate in lectures both physically and virtually from different locations within and outside the University. She also drew attention to the extensive electronic resources accessible through the University Library, which provide students and researchers with valuable academic support.
Reaffirming the University's preparedness for the exercise, Professor *BADEJO* expressed confidence that adequate arrangements had been put in place to ensure compliance with the NUC's approved standards and requirements. She acknowledged the Commission's invaluable role in safeguarding academic standards and promoting continuous improvement across the Nigerian University System, while assuring the accreditation team of the University's full cooperation throughout the exercise.
In her response, the NUC Team Lead, Professor Nkiruka *AZUBUIKE ,* expressed appreciation to the University for the warm reception and acknowledged the extensive preparations already undertaken by the College ahead of the accreditation exercise. She assured the Vice-Chancellor that the team would conduct its assessment objectively and professionally, expressing optimism that the exercise would produce a fruitful outcome and provide useful recommendations for further strengthening the programme.
The meeting ended with the Vice-Chancellor formally handing over the accreditation team to the Provost of the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Professor Olufemi *IDOWU,* for the continuation of the assessment exercise.
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