NUC Grants Licence To London Business School, Sunderland University

NUC Grants Licence To London Business School, Sunderland University

The National University Commission (NUC) has granted a license to the London Academy of Business School, in partnership with the University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom, to operate in Nigeria.

Derek Watson, an Associate Professor from the Faculty of Business Law at the London Academy of Business School (LAB), made this announcement after a meeting with the Acting Executive Secretary of NUC, Chris Maiyaki, in Abuja on Wednesday.

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Watson described the meeting as highly productive, highlighting the University of Sunderland’s extensive 30-year experience. The first academic session is slated to commence in January 2024 at the Public Service Institute of Nigeria in Abuja.

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He assured that students in Nigeria would receive the same high academic standards as their counterparts in the UK. The management is committed to adhering to the environment and guidelines set forth by the NUC.

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“We were the first UK university to market. What we have agreed on today is the criticality in following the compliance procedures. In addition to that, we would source credible academics to deliver our programmes from LABs who are qualified teachers and also practicing consultants. The student will get the same experience as those students studying in England,” he stated.

Dr. Larry Jones-Esan, the President/Director of Studies at LABS, emphasized that the purpose of the visit was to obtain the operational license to establish their presence in Nigeria.

He explained the importance of NUC recognition, stating that running a course in Nigeria without NUC’s recognition renders the degree useless and students ineligible for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Therefore, obtaining permission from NUC before recruiting students is imperative.

Jones-Esan expressed confidence in aligning the programs with the country’s authority, system, and environment. He emphasized the need to follow guidelines to avoid any complications.

He acknowledged the need to address the challenge of limited university admissions in Nigeria, stating, “If two million people apply for university admissions every year in Nigeria and only 700,000 are getting a place, that is a problem and they want to solve that problem and we think we have come at the right time.”

The team also visited the Public Service Institute of Nigeria along Kubwa Road in Abuja, which will serve as the study center. They were welcomed by the Institute’s Administrator, Abdul-Ganiyu Obatayinbo.

Mr. Obatayinbo praised the institute’s environment, noting it was superior to the University of Sunderland’s facilities in the UK. He emphasized the institute’s role in capacity building for public/civil servants and highlighted its extensive facilities conducive to teaching and learning.

Various courses will be offered at both undergraduate and master’s levels, covering fields such as computer science, business and management, network system engineering, business administration, international business management, education leadership, among others.

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