The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor AbdulGaniyu Ambali has disclosed the University intention to admit more students for the 2016/2017 academic session, if on-going discussions with the National Universities Commission (NUC) yield positive result.

Ambali, who disclosed while speaking with newsmen in Ilorin said the University authority is already putting necessary modalities in place towards accommodating more students, saying that more lecture theatres, class rooms, more hostels are being built to make learning and teaching more conducive for both students and staff.

The Vice-Chancellor explained that discussion was on-going with the National Universities Commission (NUC) on the need to increase the carrying capacity of the University of Ilorin, which is the most sought-after tertiary institution by admission applicants.

As reported by our correspondent, olarotimi oshin, the vice chancellor expressed confidence that the request would be considered by the NUC following the obvious provision of enabling environment created by the University aimed at advancing teaching, research and community service, the tripartite mandates of all ivory towers.c