FUOYE reacts to report of non-accreditation of its Radiography dept

The Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) in Ekiti State as reacted strongly to the report in the media space that its Radiography department has not secure the Radiograhers Registration Board of Nigeria’s accreditation.

The institution which described the report by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) as false raised concern that the medium has refused to update the world on its various academic and infrastructure achievements, but rather “dish out spurious lies because it’s FUOYE.

In a statement titled, ‘This is our story’, the university said, “Contrary to FIJ’s report, the National Universities Commission has approved commencement of Radiography programme in FUOYE.

“We are bold to say that NUC resource verification team came to FUOYE in December 2020 to assess the level of our preparedness for Radiography and Radiation Science with a view to making the department to takeoff.

“Before the NUC visitation, the university had employed many Radiography lecturers as NUC approved commencement of Radiography in FUOYE in 2021.

“In view of this, the University which had so much interest in the Radiography programme began to reinvigorate the department, strengthening it with capable hands including lecturers. The Department of Radiography has more than enough qualified lecturers.”

The varsity insists that the department was presented for NUC Accreditation in November 2024 and got interim accreditation.

“However, the university was preparing for the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria’s Accreditation visit when a letter from the NUC on the directive of Federal Ministry of Education to universities in Nigeria barred some professional bodies from Accrediting Programmes in universities.

“It would interest you that Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria was among the barred professional bodies not only in FUOYE but across Nigerian universities where Radiography is being taught.

“In order words, this barring of professional accreditation was not peculiar to FUOYE.

“Meanwhile, this singular directive from the NUC, however, prevented FUOYE, from asking Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria to come for visitation accreditation. This was put on hold following the NUC’s directive.

“Already, our programme is certified by NUC which is the only body recognized by the government to regulate university education in Nigeria.

“Also, the issue of exorbitant fees is out of place as nobody charged exorbitant fees in the FUOYE’s department of Radiography.

“So, for the parents and guardians, we assured our students that Radiography Department currently holds interim accreditation, which permits the programme to continue training and graduating qualified students.

“This status remains valid until the next accreditation visit scheduled to take place within the next two years.

“Also, it is important to note that programme accreditation by professional regulatory bodies has been suspended by the Federal Government for certain disciplines, including Radiography.

“This suspension, however, does not affect the quality of training or the validity of students’ certificates in any way.”