A National Universities Commission (NUC) resource verification team has expressed satisfaction with the facilities and learning resources available at the University of Ilorin for the proposed Sustainable Development Studies programme, saying that the programme is ready to commence.
The team leader, Prof.Oladimeji Bolaji Adeniji, stated this penultimate Tuesday (October 7, 2026) when the team visited the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, to present its report on the resource verification exercise.
Prof. Adeniji said that the team was satisfied with what it observed during its tour of the University Library and other facilities. He also commended the University for providing up-to-date books and journals to support the proposed programme.
The team leader, expressed confidence that the programme was ready to commence, following the team’s assessment of the available academic resources and facilities.
In his response, the Vice Chancellor thanked the Resource Verification team for its work, saying that its observations and recommendations are valuable to the efforts of the University to ensure that the programme meets the required standards.
While assuring the team that the University would address the identified gaps and implement the recommendations contained in the report, Prof. Egbewole added said the University remained committed to expanding its academic offerings and would prioritise the programme as part of its broader efforts to promote sustainable development through teaching and research.