AKSU Gets Approval for New Faculty of Law
Akwa Ibom State University, known as AKSU, has received approval from the National Universities Commission to start a Faculty of Law. This step adds to its growing list of academic fields and gives students a new path to study law at a public university in the state.
What the Approval Means
The NUC gave this approval after a resource check at the main campus. The panel looked at staff strength, buildings, classrooms, and other basic needs for a law programme.
In a letter dated 10 November 2025 and sent to the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor OtoAbasi E. Akpan, the NUC confirmed that AKSU can begin the full-time Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme from the 2025/2026 session. The letter was clear that the programme will run at the main campus.
The NUC also asked the university to keep providing the staff, study materials, and facilities needed for long-term growth. This must follow the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards for universities in Nigeria.
How the New Faculty of Law Will Be Set Up
The new Faculty of Law will have three departments:
Private and Property Law
This area covers rules about ownership, family matters, and rights between people.
Jurisprudence and International Law
Students will study legal ideas and the rules that guide links between countries.
Commercial and Industrial Law
This field deals with trade, business, and labour matters.
Growth Under the Acting Vice-Chancellor
In less than three months, Professor Akpan has helped the university expand its academic reach. During this short period:
- A Faculty of Communication and Media Studies has been created with six departments.
- A Faculty of Computing and Information Technology has been added with five departments.
- Over 30 postgraduate programmes and several undergraduate programmes have gone through accreditation and resource checks.
- More than 30 centres and institutes have been set up to support research and funding.
What This Means for Students
The new Faculty of Law gives students more study choices inside the state. It also shows the university’s aim to keep raising its academic quality. The management thanked the NUC for the approval and restated its plan to keep strong standards in teaching and service.
This marks a steady step forward for AKSU as it works to offer clear learning paths for more students.