Admin
By Favour Ibekwe Chinecherem
The University of Lagos says it has initiated steps to resolve the problem of de-accreditation of its Radiography programme to enable students to continue with their studies and obtain vital skills and graduate in record time with requisite certification.
Vice-chancellor of the university, Professor Folashade Ogunsola, made this known during a meeting with the 2024 graduates of the Department of Radiography and the College of Medicine, held on Friday, 31st January 2025.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe vice-chancellor apologized for the situation and assured the graduates that the university is committed to meeting the accreditation requirements in the next two months, to enable graduates to sit for their final professional exams and secure licensing from the Radiographers’ Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN).
Other issues raised at the meeting include concerns about internship shortages, staff shortages and most importantly, communication gaps.
Recall that the department lost accreditation in August, 2024 due to failure to meet basic standards required for training student radiographers. It was recently brought to the attention of the public by X user @bigbadreni, a lawyer and social justice activist, sparking reactions from Netizens.
READ ALSO: Two Bag Perfect 5.0 CGPA As UNILAG Set To Graduate 16,409 Students At 55th Convocation
According to the RRBN, the department lacks essential facilities, including a functional X-ray machine, ultrasound machine, virtual radiography model, and adequate staffing. These deficiencies made the department seem incapable of effectively training students, prompting the board to withdraw its accreditation.
For the affected students, many of whom have spent seven years completing a five-year course, the loss of accreditation added another layer of frustration, with many worried their academic journey could extend to eight years, further delaying their entry into the workforce.
Prof. Ogunsola acknowledged these issues and apologized to the affected graduates, pledging to improve communication and engage stakeholders to address the internship and staffing challenges.
She also encouraged students to adopt a problem-solving mindset and work collaboratively with the university.
Chinecherem is an intern at Prime Business Africa
