Muhammad Kamalud-deen University (MKU), Ilorin, has recorded a major milestone in its institutional development, achieving a 100 percent success rate in programme accreditation by the National Universities Commission (NUC), a feat that positions the university as one of the fastest-growing private institutions in Nigeria.
The Pioneer Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rasheed Gbenga Jimoh, disclosed this on Tuesday during a press briefing, describing the achievement as a defining moment in the university’s journey from a newly licensed institution to a fully accredited centre of learning.
According to him, the university, which obtained its provisional operational licence in June 2023, has demonstrated rapid progress through strategic planning, strong institutional backing, and adherence to regulatory standards.
“In November 2025, 13 of our academic programmes were subjected to accreditation by the NUC, and I am pleased to state that all 13 programmes passed, representing a 100 percent success rate. This confirms that our programmes meet national standards in curriculum quality, staffing, infrastructure and governance,” he said.
He added that the development clears the path for the mobilisation of graduates for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), further strengthening the university’s credibility among prospective students and stakeholders.
The accredited programmes cut across the Faculties of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences, as well as Science, Computing and Information Technology, including courses such as Accounting, Economics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Arabic, English, and Islamic Studies.
Professor Jimoh further revealed that the university recently underwent an Institutional Accreditation exercise by the NUC between April 20 and 22, 2026, as part of the process for upgrading from provisional to full operational licence.
He noted that the exercise was successfully completed, with commendations from the evaluation team on the institution’s facilities, academic delivery, governance structure, and administrative systems.
Significantly, he pointed out that among universities licensed in 2023 alongside MKU, the institution stands out as the only one to have secured programme accreditation so far, a development he described as a strong indicator of quality assurance and institutional discipline.
Beyond accreditation, the Vice-Chancellor said the university is strategically positioning itself as a centre for academic excellence, digital innovation, and research-driven education, with plans to introduce postgraduate programmes, expand international collaborations, and deepen community engagement.
“Our goal is not just to produce graduates, but individuals who are intellectually sound, morally upright and socially responsible, capable of contributing meaningfully to national development,” he said.
Professor Jimoh also highlighted the university’s historical roots, noting that it was established to sustain the legacy of Sheikh Muhammad Kamaldeen Habeebullah Musa Al-Adaby, founder of the Ansarul-Islam Society of Nigeria, whose vision combined Islamic and Western education.
He commended key stakeholders, including the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari; former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki; and other benefactors and institutional partners, for their support in the university’s rapid development.
The Vice-Chancellor called on well-meaning Nigerians, development partners, and education philanthropists to invest in the university, while encouraging parents and guardians to enrol their wards, assuring them of quality education at an affordable cost.
