NUC TEAM COMMENDS LASU’S FACILITIES, ACADEMIC RESOURCES AT MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE ACCREDITATION EXERCISE

 

NUC TEAM COMMENDS LASU’S FACILITIES, ACADEMIC RESOURCES AT MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE ACCREDITATION EXERCISE

The National Universities Commission (NUC) team has concluded its accreditation assessment of the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science programme at the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), commending the University for the quality of its facilities, academic resources and preparedness to deliver the programme.

This was contained in the team’s report presented during an exit meeting with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ayodeji Olawunmi *BADEJO*, FCASSON, FAPROCON, MNAE, and other Principal Officers. The meeting was held at the Faculties of Basic Medical Sciences and Basic Clinical Sciences Building, LASUCOM, Ikeja, on Saturday, 31st October 2026.

Presenting the report, the Team Lead, Professor Nkiruka *AZUBUIKE*, commended the University for the quality of facilities and resources available to support the programme. She noted that the classrooms and laboratories were well furnished and equipped, while the library had an adequate collection of current books and journals. She also described the e-library as adequate, with active subscriptions to relevant electronic resources. Additionally, interactions with technologists and students yielded commendable feedback on the programme.

The team, however, identified areas requiring further attention and made recommendations to guide improvements in programme delivery and resource provision.

In her response, the Vice-Chancellor appreciated the team for its thorough assessment and constructive observations. She also addressed some of the areas identified for improvement, highlighting ongoing initiatives and plans already in the pipeline to strengthen the programme. She assured the team that Management had carefully noted the recommendations and would take the necessary steps to address them.

Other members of the NUC accreditation team included Professor Babatunde *ADEJUMO* of the University of Benin and the Deputy Director, Affiliate Accreditation Division, NUC, Maitama, Abuja, Mrs Grace *ALEGBELEYE*.

Principal Officers and other senior University officials present at the meeting included the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Professor Oseni *AFISI*; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Toyin *ENUKUOMEHIN*; Representative of the University Bursar, Mrs Bukola *GAFAR*; Provost, Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Professor Olufemi *IDOWU*; and Director, Academic Planning, Professor Rasheed *SANNI*.

The conclusion of the exercise marks another step in the University’s efforts to strengthen academic quality assurance and sustain standards in professional training.

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