The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 13 extra scholastic programmes for Lens University Ilemona following an effective resource confirmation exercise performed by the Commission.
The approval followed an NUC team performed a resource evaluation check out to the organization on Might 9, 2026.
In a letter dated June 16, 2026, and signed by the Director of Academic Preparation at the NUC, Abubakar M. Girei, the Commission conveyed the approval to the university management.
According to the letter, the Executive Secretary of the NUC approved the establishment of the programs in full-time mode at the university’s main campus, with impact from the 2026/2027 academic session.
Part of the letter stated: “I am directed to inform the Vice-Chancellor that the Executive Secretary has thought about and approved the establishment of the full-time mode of the following programmes to be run at the Main Campus of the University with effect from the 2026/2027 academic session.”
Responding to the development, the proprietors of the university commended the Federal Government for its continued efforts to expand access to university education through the NUC.
They likewise declared the institution’s dedication to its mandate of contributing meaningfully to national development and development through quality mentor, research study and social work.
The freshly authorized programs are:
LL.B. Law
LL.B. Common and Islamic Law
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Doctor of Optometry
Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT)
B.CHS. Community Health Science
B.Rad. Radiology
B.Eng. Computer system Engineering
B.Eng. Electrical and Electronic Devices Engineering B.Sc. Software Engineering
B.Sc. Marketing
B.Sc. Economics
B.Sc. Financing
The approvals are anticipated to widen the scholastic offerings of Lens University and supply prospective trainees with more chances in professional and specialised fields.