NUC Accreditation Team Arrives SUMAS for Evaluation of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Programme
The State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS), Igbo-Eno, has welcomed the National Universities Commission (NUC) accreditation team for the evaluation of Human Nutrition and Dietetics programme. The visit marks another important milestone in the university’s ongoing efforts to secure full accreditation for its academic programmes and strengthen its reputation as a center of excellence in medical and applied sciences education.
The NUC team, made up of distinguished scholars and professionals in the field of nutrition and dietetics, arrived on campus on Thursday, October 31, 2025, to conduct a thorough evaluation of the programme. The assessment exercise covers curriculum content, staffing, students’ welfare, learning resources, and laboratory facilities, among other quality benchmarks set by the Commission.
Receiving the team, the Vice-Chancellor of SUMAS, Professor James Ogbonna, expressed the university’s delight and readiness for the exercise. He reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to maintaining high academic standards and ensuring that all programmes meet both national and global benchmarks.
According to Professor Ogbonna, “The Human Nutrition and Dietetics programme is strategically designed to address one of the major challenges in public health, nutrition-related diseases. Our goal at SUMAS is to train professionals who can provide evidence-based dietary interventions and promote better nutritional health outcomes for our communities.”
Also present to welcome the team were the Registrar, Dr. Anselem U. Onah, the University Librarian, Dr. Mrs. Monica Eze, and other top officers of the university. The accreditation panel will go around the campus to inspect lecture halls, laboratories, nutrition clinics, libraries, and other support facilities essential for effective teaching and research.
Speaking on behalf of the NUC delegation, the team leader commended SUMAS management for its level of preparedness and the visible progress recorded in developing infrastructure and academic resources. He noted that accreditation visits are vital for ensuring the continuous improvement of academic quality across Nigerian universities.
The visit is expected to conclude with an exit briefing, during which the team will present its observations and recommendations to the university management.
With the completion of this exercise, SUMAS moves a step closer to achieving full accreditation for the Human Nutrition and Dietetics programme, further consolidating its vision of producing world-class professionals in medical and allied health sciences.
