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The Vice Chancellor of Gregory University, Uturu (GUU), Abia State, Professor Cele Njoku has called on the federal government to consider regulating the growing number of private institutions to ensure quality. He also appealed to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) to extend support for private universities.
Prof Njoku made the call while speaking with newsmen at Uturu during a pre-convocation press briefing. The support, she noted, has become necessary since private universities contribute significantly to employment and national development. The vice chancellor disclosed that the university, which opened in 2012 with only three colleges, now operates 12 colleges and 54 departments equipped with modern teaching and research facilities.
She said the institution’s steady expansion reflects a deliberate investment in quality, innovation and a commitment to producing graduates who are globally competitive.
The vice chancellor disclosed that the National Universities Commission recently accredited 10 programmes following a rigorous inspection in which the accreditation team and visiting professional bodies expressed satisfaction with the facilities and resources available on campus.
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She said the institution’s consistent investment in equipment and human capacity contributed significantly to the successful outcome.
“Lecturers in the university follow modern teaching trends and remain attentive to global academic shifts, which expose undergraduates to multi disciplinary knowledge and practical learning, enabling them to develop skills that are relevant in today’s fast changing world,” Njoku said.
The vice chancellor highlighted the impressive progress in the College of Medicine and Physical Sciences, explaining that the programmes are highly practical.
On academic expansion, Professor Njoku revealed that the university has adopted three of the 13 new programmes recently introduced by the NUC, namely Artificial Intelligence, Intelligence Security Studies and Corporate and Management Studies.
