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Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai has once again demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence as it received the first exit briefing of the National Universities Commission Accreditation Teams for four academic programmes.
Welcoming the team leaders and members, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Mohammed Hadi Sulaiman, reaffirmed that IBBUL stands firmly on the foundation of quality, innovation, and global relevance in teaching and research.
He noted that the University has, over the years, strengthened its academic structures and improved capacity development for staff in line with NUC benchmarks.
The Vice Chancellor stated that the accreditation process serves as a critical measure of institutional progress and accountability, adding that IBBUL remains open to recommendations that will support continuous improvement.
He expressed appreciation for the professional conduct of the teams during their engagements with the departments and the University community.
Professor Sulaiman also assured that the Management would strategically act on the observations made by the accreditation teams.
He lauded the commitment of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s administration toward repositioning education, describing the support as a strong enabler for IBBUL’s transformation agenda.
The Vice Chancellor reiterated the University’s determination to enhance research output, expand infrastructure, and sustain academic competitiveness that guarantees the production of graduates capable of contributing meaningfully to national development.
Earlier Leader of the Islamic Studies team, Professor Dalhatu Yusuf, applauded the University for maintaining a curriculum anchored on intellectual depth and moral values.
He noted that IBBUL’s Islamic Studies programme is equipped to produce scholars who can respond to contemporary societal needs while upholding ethical standards.
Also, Team Leader of Geology team and scholar from the University of Jos, Professor Abu Momoh, hailed the significant improvements in the programme’s teaching facilities, adding that the staff demonstrated high level competence and commitment to practical based learning.
He emphasized the importance of sustaining research partnerships to address environmental and climate related challenges in the state.
Also speaking, Professor Stephen Obrike of Nasarawa State University commended the University’s collaborative spirit and steady advancements in key academic fields.
He encouraged further strengthening of fieldwork opportunities to build students’ practical experiences and global competitiveness.
For the French programme, Professor Lateef Babatunde Ayeleru, FNAL, of the University of Ibadan, praised the impressive student enthusiasm for foreign language studies at IBBUL.
He emphasized that French education opens strategic opportunities across diplomacy, international relations, and trade particularly with Niger State’s proximity to Francophone countries.
On her part, Leader of the Agricultural Economics team, Professor Charity Aremu, acknowledged IBBUL’s expanding influence in Agricultural innovation and advocacy.
She encouraged stronger industry collaboration and continuous investment in agricultural laboratories to support problem solving research.
Delivering a vote of thanks, the Registrar, Alhaji Idris Sale Kusherki, hailed the accreditation exercise as an invaluable quality assurance process and a catalyst for institutional advancement.
He thanked the NUC and the team leaders for their robust evaluations and assured that the University will implement their recommendations in pursuit of higher academic standards.