NUC Grants Permanent Licence to Cosmopolitan University Abuja

The National Universities Commission (NUC) awarded a permanent operational licence to Cosmopolitan University Abuja, with NUC Executive Secretary Abdullahi Ribadu presenting the licence on Thursday, October 15, at the commission's headquarters in Maitama. Ribadu stated that the university was closely monitored during its three-year probationary period, which he likened to a formal examination, noting that not all institutions received a permanent licence; some were granted a one-year extension to address deficiencies.

He urged Cosmopolitan University to view the licence as a foundation for ongoing development rather than an endpoint, specifically advising against shortcuts in staff recruitment and student intake. Cosmopolitan University initially received its operational licence on May 15, 2023, under the late former President Muhammadu Buhari's administration, which approved licences for 37 private universities at that time.

Vice-Chancellor Carl Adams described the permanent licence as a defining moment, confirming that the university's internal processes met national expectations.