Radiography graduates of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) are raising urgent alarms over a prolonged accreditation issue that has left them unable to practice their profession. Members of the pioneer class revealed that their department has not received accreditation from the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN) for over six years, preventing them from sitting for the mandatory professional exams required for licensing.
While the program has recognition from the National Universities Commission (NUC), graduates say the lack of RRBN accreditation renders their degrees professionally incomplete. “I finished six months ago, but I cannot practice because the department is still unaccredited,” one graduate said. “We even paid fees for accreditation, yet there has been no progress or clear communication from the university.”
The affected students explained that professional radiography requires passing two key exams—one at 300 level and the final at 500 level. Due to the accreditation delay, they missed these exams, leaving them stranded and unable to secure employment. Meanwhile, new students are still being admitted into the program, deepening the frustration of those who have already graduated.
A message sent by the graduates to Gistreel highlighted the emotional toll of the situation. “One of my colleagues almost committed suicide due to the stress and uncertainty caused by the lack of accreditation,” the letter stated. They warned that continued inaction could worsen the crisis for both current and future students.
The graduates are now appealing to relevant authorities and stakeholders for immediate intervention, urging transparency, accountability, and expedited action to ensure they can complete their professional qualifications and join the workforce.
