The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Muhammad Tanko By Muhammad Ammar Mewar International University (MIU) has secured full accred...
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| The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Muhammad Tanko |
By Muhammad Ammar
Mewar International University (MIU) has
secured full accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for
key academic programmes and obtained a licence from the Council of Legal
Education (CLE) to mount a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, as the institution unveiled
plans to commence postgraduate studies and expand access to tertiary education
through Open and Distance Learning.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof.
Muhammad Tanko, disclosed this on Saturday while addressing newly admitted
students, parents and stakeholders during the 2026/2027 matriculation ceremony
held at the university campus.
The Vice-Chancellor was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olabode Agunbiade. According
to him, the approvals mark a significant milestone in the growth of the
institution, described as the first Indian-type University in Africa, and
reflect its commitment to quality, global standards and academic excellence.
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| The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olabode Agunbiade. |
NUC Accreditation Milestone
The Vice-Chancellor announced that the NUC has
granted full accreditation to academic programmes in the Faculties of
Management and Social Sciences, as well as Computing and Sciences.
He further disclosed that the university is
optimistic about securing full accreditation for additional programmes,
including Physiology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Public Health, Anatomy,
Nursing Sciences, Physiotherapy, Biochemistry and Microbiology.
Other programmes currently offered by the university include Radiography, Pharmacology and Mass Communication.
CLE Licence for Law Programme
In another major breakthrough, the
Vice-Chancellor revealed that the Council of Legal Education (CLE) has granted
the university a full licence to mount a Bachelor’s Degree programme in Law.
He described the approval as a landmark achievement that further strengthens the university’s academic profile and expands opportunities for students seeking legal education.
Postgraduate Expansion
The Vice-Chancellor announced that the
university is set to commence postgraduate programmes in Accounting, Public
Administration, Entrepreneurship Education, Finance and Economics.
He added that postgraduate studies would also soon begin in the Faculty of Sciences and Computing, covering Software Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Biotechnology, Physics with Electronics and Industrial Chemistry.
Open and Distance Learning
To widen access to university education, particularly for Nigerians unable to attend conventional programmes, the Vice-Chancellor disclosed that the Centre for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) would soon become operational after the completion of resource inspection by the regulatory authorities.
Growing Academic Portfolio
The Vice-Chancellor disclosed that the NUC
recently approved three additional programmes—Sociology, Procurement
Management, Political Science and International Relations—bringing the total
number of programmes offered by the university to 19.
He described the development as a remarkable achievement for an institution that is less than five years old.
Discipline and Campus Standards
The Vice-Chancellor reiterated the university’s
zero-tolerance policy for misconduct, particularly examination malpractice.
He announced the establishment of an
Examinations Malpractice Committee and the reconstitution of the Students’
Disciplinary Committee to uphold academic integrity and sound character.
According to him, any student involved in examination malpractice would have the entire examination cancelled, would not carry over to the next semester, and would bear the cost of the affected examinations, while electronic devices found during examinations would be permanently confiscated.
Drug Abuse and Campus Safety
He disclosed that the university has so far
recorded no incident of cultism on campus and pledged continued vigilance.
Following drug tests conducted in collaboration
with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), he said only 159
students tested positive out of over 1,500 participants.
He added that the university is working with the agency to provide counselling services to affected students and has approved the establishment of an Anti-Drug Club to sensitise students on the dangers of drug abuse.
Infrastructure and Student Welfare
The Vice-Chancellor said the university has
invested heavily in library resources, student hostels and academic facilities,
including the installation of durable seats in lecture halls.
He added that security has been strengthened
through the installation of iron bars around academic buildings and the
introduction of controlled access after 5:00 p.m.
On student welfare, he disclosed the appointment of a Dean of Student Affairs, the strengthening of the Guidance and Counselling Unit, the operation of a Women Development Cell, and the upgrading of sports facilities to support students’ academic, physical and emotional development.
Commitment to Quality
The Vice-Chancellor reaffirmed the
institution’s commitment to maintaining international academic standards
through strict recruitment policies for academic staff in collaboration with
its Indian partners.
He congratulated students admitted into the
university and assured parents and partners of the institution’s openness to
dialogue and collaboration.
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