The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved five programes for the newly established Euston University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.
The approval followed successful completion of the commission’s resource verification exercise in the university to enable the institution to commence academic activities for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Acting Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Felicia Moh disclosed this in a statement in Abakaliki, the state at the weekend.
She listed the approved programmes for the university by the NUC as; Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health, Computer Scienceand Cybersecurity
"The approval follows the visit of the NUC Resource Verification Team to the University to assess its readiness for the commencement of the proposed programmes and to verify the adequacy of its facilities, infrastructure, equipment and human resources.
"The NUC team was received by the principal officers and key officials of the University, led by the Ag. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felicia Moh", the statement said.
She expressed appreciation to the NUC for the exercise and reaffirmed Euston University’s commitment to meeting and sustaining the regulatory standards required for quality university education.
The Acting Vice-Chancellor commended the vision and investment of the University’s Chancellor, Lady Eunice Egwu, particularly her commitment to expanding access to quality higher education and creating opportunities for young people in Ebonyi State and beyond.
Moh noted that the University has made significant investments in infrastructure, academic facilities and human resources to provide a conducive environment for effective teaching, learning and research.
She also commended the leadership of the NUC for its ongoing reforms and commitment to strengthening the quality and relevance of university education in Nigeria.
"The successful Resource Verification Exercise and subsequent approval by the NUC represent a significant milestone in the development of Euston University and pave the way for the commencement of academic activities in the approved programmes.
"Prospective students, parents, guardians and members of the general public are therefore invited to take advantage of the opportunity to secure admission into the available programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session. Admission spaces are limited", Moh said.
