Conflict between NUC, professional bodies impose costs on universities, students – Ogundipe
Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, Chairman of the Board of the National Universities Commission, NUC, and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, has said conflicts between the NUC and professional regulatory bodies are imposing immeasurable costs on Nigerian universities and students. Ogundipe stated this while delivering the 16th convocation lecture of Osun State University, UNIOSUN,…
Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, Chairman of the National Universities Commission (NUC), has highlighted the significant costs imposed on Nigerian universities and students due to conflicts between the NUC and professional regulatory bodies. Speaking at the convocation lecture of Osun State University, UNIOSUN, Ogundipe emphasized that these regulatory bodies, while essential, do not have the authority to stop universities from admitting students, a power that lies solely with the NUC.
He stressed the need for better regulation, arguing that quality assurance must remain central to the university system, and that overlapping mandates, inconsistent requirements, and duplicated accreditation processes are creating challenges for institutions and students.
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