NUC Accredits 15 Courses For Arthur Jarvis Varsity


The National University Commission (NUC) has given full accreditation for 13 courses in Arthur Jarvis University in Calabar, while two others were given interim accreditation, the Vice Chancellor of institution, Prof Ani Nkang, has disclosed.

Nkang, who stated this during the 4th matriculation ceremony of 262 new students which took place at the institution’s campus in Akpabuyo, said the university scored 100 percent in the result of the October/November accreditation exercise conducted by the Commission.


“Furthermore, the university scored 100 percent in the result of the October/November accreditation exercise conducted by the National University Commission, with 13 courses (87 percent) having full accreditation, while two others were given interim accreditation,” he stated adding that the university was issued a Full Statutory Licence to operate as a tertiary institution since June, having met all the qualifications following a 2019 review of initial provisional license.

While warning against social vices, Nkang said the institution was determined to take drastic steps against any student involved in cultism, rape, exam malpractices amongst others, and that such a one would not only be expelled but would also be handed over to law enforcement agents for prosecution.



He said the university would always provide best academic atmosphere for learning and therefore charged students to reciprocate the gesture by staying off crimes.

Prof Nkang disclosed that the new students, made up of 140 males and 122 females, were admitted into its five faculties and enumerated such faculties as those of Natural & Applied Sciences; Humanities, Management and Social Sciences; Basic Medical Sciences; Law as well as faculty of Education.

He said of the number, 64 students were admitted into Faculty of Natural & Applied Sciences; 11 into faculty Humanities, Management and Social Sciences; 47 into Basic Medical Sciences and 34 into faculty of Law.

“I wish to re-emphasize that the university has zero tolerance to examination misconduct, drugs, secret cult activities, possession of dangerous weapons on campus, fighting, rape, stealing, impersonation etc.

“Such activities and behaviours are considered criminal offences, and culprits will be promptly dismissed from the university and further handed over to appropriate law enforcement agencies for prosecution. The random drug test policy of the university is still in force,” Nkang warned.

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