Institution Grows Enrolment From 33 To Over 500, Expands Programmes To 34
Daud Olatunji
Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, has secured a full operating licence from the National Universities Commission, NUC, three years after receiving its initial approval, in a major boost to the institution’s academic growth and expansion plans.
The university, which began academic activities in the 2023/2024 session with just 33 students and 17 approved degree programmes, has grown its enrolment to more than 500 students and expanded its academic offerings to 34 programmes.
With the latest regulatory approval, the institution is targeting a student population of about 1,000, as it projects close to 500 new students for the next academic session, subject to its admission process.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olukayode Akinyemi, disclosed the development during a press conference at the university’s Senate Chamber on Friday.
Akinyemi said the full operating licence followed an assessment visit conducted by the NUC in March 2026, during which the regulatory body evaluated the institution’s teaching and learning, research activities, administration, financial management and governance.
The approval, according to the vice-chancellor, represents a significant milestone in the university’s development and reinforces its commitment to delivering quality university education.
He said the institution was determined to consolidate its growth through investments in academic standards, infrastructure, staff development, research and community engagement.
Beyond expanding its student population, Akinyemi said the university was repositioning itself to produce graduates equipped with the knowledge and practical competencies required to thrive in an increasingly competitive employment market.
As part of this strategy, the institution has introduced a Four Certifications Model designed to equip students with academic, professional, information and communication technology, and entrepreneurial competencies.
The initiative is expected to broaden students’ career opportunities by combining conventional university education with practical and industry-relevant skills.
The vice-chancellor also disclosed that the university’s Law programme had received approval from the Council of Legal Education, while preparations were ongoing for the accreditation of 13 other academic programmes.
The development is expected to strengthen the institution’s academic profile and create opportunities for further programme expansion, subject to the relevant regulatory approvals.
On infrastructure, Akinyemi said the university had completed its library and cafeteria, while additional hostel facilities and staff quarters were nearing completion.
He added that the institution was upgrading its laboratories, Mass Communication studios and English Language laboratory to improve practical learning and provide students with facilities that support modern teaching methods.
The investments, he said, formed part of a broader plan to create an environment conducive to academic excellence, professional development and research.
Akinyemi further disclosed that the university was strengthening local and international partnerships to promote research, innovation, professional training and career development.
He said the institution was also expanding its community engagement programmes, including poultry farmer empowerment, agricultural development, inter-school debates and youth mentoring.
According to him, the initiatives reflect the university’s commitment to ensuring that its academic activities contribute to the social and economic development of its host community and the wider society.
