AKSU Receives NUC Approval to Establish Faculty of Law

Akwa Ibom State University has received approval from the National Universities Commission to establish a Faculty of Law, bringing the institution's total number of faculties to eleven.

Program Structure

The new Faculty of Law will offer a full-time Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) program at the Main Campus, commencing in the 2025/2026 academic session. The faculty comprises three departments:

• Private and Property Law
• Jurisprudence and International Law
• Commercial and Industrial Law

Approval Process

The NUC conducted a thorough assessment of AKSU's readiness, evaluating staffing levels, infrastructure quality, and essential academic resources. In an official letter dated November 10, 2025, addressed to Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor OtoAbasi E. Akpan, the commission confirmed authorization for the program to commence.

Institutional Growth

This approval comes during a period of significant expansion under Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Akpan's leadership. Within three months, the university has achieved:

• Establishment of two additional faculties
• Accreditation of over 30 postgraduate and undergraduate programs
• Approval of more than 30 research institutes and centers

Looking Forward

Prospective law students in Akwa Ibom State and beyond now have a new option for legal education. The university management has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining academic excellence and quality service delivery as mandated by the NUC's Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards.