The University of Benin (UNIBEN) announced it has achieved full accreditation by the National Universities Commission (NUC) for all its academic programmes for the first time in many years.

The Public Relations Officer of UNIBEN, Benedicta Ehanire, announced this in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin on Sunday.

She noted that the development, which marked a significant milestone for the institution, followed a comprehensive accreditation exercise by the NUC in October and November 2025. 2025.

She said the exercise cut across the university’s faculties, schools and centres, with the results conveyed in a letter dated April 7, to the vice chancellor.

Reacting to the outcome, the vice chancellor, Edoba Omoregie, described the achievement as the result of sustained hard work and an institutional commitment to academic excellence.

“This feat reflects the dedication of our management and staff to upholding high educational standards and promoting academic distinction,” he said.

Mr Omoregie commended the university’s senate, faculties, departments and relevant committees for their diligence in ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, in line with his five-point agenda.

The full accreditation status, valid for five years until 2030, positions UNIBEN among institutions that strongly comply with national academic standards. 

(NAN)