NUC's Ribadu Calls for Enhanced Quality in Universities

On October 13, 2026, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), addressed vice-chancellors at the opening of the 2026 NUC Retreat in Abuja. He emphasized the need for Nigerian universities to focus on quality assurance, digital transformation, and research commercialization to remain relevant and competitive.

The retreat, taking place on October 13-14, serves as a platform to reassess policies and tackle challenges in the university system amid rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Ribadu outlined several initiatives, including the completion of the Blueprint 2.0 for revitalizing university education and the development of a National AI Roadmap.

He announced plans for post-accreditation monitoring visits and an international tour for select vice-chancellors to study global research commercialization trends. Ribadu also highlighted the deployment of e-NUC for workflow automation and urged universities to seek innovative funding through partnerships.