*NUC ACCREDITATION TEAM COMMENDS LASU ON CONDUCIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE AS ASSESSMENT OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING PROGRAMME CONCLUDES*

 *NUC ACCREDITATION TEAM COMMENDS LASU ON CONDUCIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE AS ASSESSMENT OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING PROGRAMME CONCLUDES*

Lagos State University (LASU) has received commendation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) Accreditation Team for its conducive learning environment, spacious classrooms, adequate provision of tables and chairs, and impressive auditorium at its Epe Campus. The commendation followed the assessment of the University's Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) programme in Urban and Regional Planning during a two-day accreditation exercise which commenced on Thursday, 12th November 2026, and concluded on Friday, 13th November 2026.

The exercise commenced with a hybrid courtesy meeting with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ayodeji Olawunmi *BADEJO,* FCASSON, FAPROCON, MNAE, and members of the University Management, who participated virtually from the University's Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos, while the NUC Accreditation Team and relevant faculty representatives were physically present at the Epe Campus.

In her welcome address, Professor *BADEJO* expressed optimism about a successful outcome of the accreditation exercise. She appreciated the National Universities Commission for its commitment to quality assurance and its sustained efforts to ensure that academic programmes in Nigerian universities meet the required standards.

The Vice-Chancellor assured the visiting team of the University's full cooperation and support throughout the exercise, expressing confidence in LASU's preparedness for the assessment. She also acknowledged the importance of accreditation in promoting academic excellence, institutional development and continuous improvement in the university system.

Speaking on behalf of the accreditation team, the Team Leader, Professor Iyi *EDMUND* of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, assured the University that the team would discharge its assignment diligently, objectively and professionally. He emphasised that the assessment would be guided by the established NUC accreditation standards and that the team would provide a fair and comprehensive evaluation of the programme.

Other members of the accreditation team were Professor Olumide *OLUWOLE* of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, and Mr Atokala *IDACHUMA,* the NUC representative.

At the exit meeting on Friday, 13th November 2026, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ayodeji Olawunmi *BADEJO,* was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Oseni Taiwo *AFISI.* The Deputy Vice-Chancellor conveyed the Vice-Chancellor's appreciation to the accreditation team for its professionalism, time and commitment to the exercise.

Presenting the team's observations, Professor *EDMUND* expressed satisfaction with the facilities inspected during the assessment. He particularly commended the spacious classrooms, the adequate provision of tables and chairs, and the University's auditorium, which he described as impressive and imposing. The team also acknowledged the conducive environment provided by the University for effective teaching and learning, noting the positive features of the facilities available at the Epe Campus.

In her response, the Vice-Chancellor assured the team that the University would give due attention to its observations and promptly address areas requiring improvement. She reaffirmed Management's commitment to continuous improvement, the maintenance of academic standards and the provision of an enabling environment for effective teaching and learning.

The Vice-Chancellor also wished the team members safe journeys back to their respective destinations and expressed appreciation for their constructive engagement and contributions to the University's quality assurance efforts.

Also participating in the accreditation exercise were the Director, Directorate of Academic Planning, Professor Rasheed *SANNI;* the Head of Campus, Epe, Professor Elkanah *OYETUNJI;* the Dean, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Epe Campus, Professor Isaiah Sewanu *AKOTEYON;* and the Head of Department, Urban and Regional Planning, Dr Oluwatimileyin Gabriel *OLUBOREDE,* alongside other relevant University officials and faculty representatives.

The successful conclusion of the exercise and the positive observations of the visiting team further underscore Lagos State University's commitment to sustaining academic standards, strengthening its infrastructural facilities and providing a conducive environment for teaching, learning and research across its academic programmes.

*"Towards an Even Greater LASU!"*

We are LASU, We are Great!