• Sample Analysis:
  CUCIRF conducts analysis of samples received and provides analysis results following a  routine and on the basis of ‘first come first serve’.
• Sample Preparation:
  CUCIRF provide facilities and assistance in sample preparation to users.
• Testing Facility:
  CUCIRF performs testing of the quality of raw materials and end products for manufacturing, construction, oil, and agro-allied industries.
• Water Quality Testing:
  CUCIRF carries out water quality analysis following acceptable standards.

CUCIRF periodically organizes training programmes, workshops, and short term courses on application and use of various equipment and analytical techniques for faculty, staff, undergraduate and postgraduate students of Covenant University, visiting research scholars, researchers from other academic institutions, research and development (R&D) laboratories, and industries.

Training and internship programmes are also organized on the repairs, maintenance and operations of sophisticated analytical equipment for internal and external technologists.

As part of our revenue generation drive, CUCIRF offers consultancy on solutions to analytical challenges including development of analytical methods for specific needs, sampling problems, spectrum analysis and interpretation of results etc. as well as on R&D challenges and resolutions.

The Directorate of CUCIRF is located on the ground floor for the CUCRID Building with adequate provision for uninterrupted power supply as well as high-speed internet connectivity. CUCIRF has an interactive website that serves as an awareness,  marketing tool, and as our window to the world. In view of the nature of analytical services that are offered at the facility, and taking due cognizance of health, safety and environment hazards, the following are sections are available within the facility:

1. Temperature-controlled chemical storage facility where labelling and classification of chemicals are observed.
2. Minus 86 degree smart freezer for preservation of samples and standards.
3. Wet chemistry bay.
4. Calibration and testing section.
5. Instrumentation laboratory.
6. Offices for facility staff and analysts.

Some of the equipment and materials already situated include the following:

1. GC-MS
2. HPLC-MS
3. GC-FID/ECD
4. SEM
5. FTIR-ATR
6. AAS
7. ICP-OES
8. NMR
9. XRF
10. UV-Vis
11. Analytical weighing balances
12. Digester machine
13. Distillation unit
14. Extraction fume hood
15. automated Sohxle extractor
16. automated rotary evaporator
17. Gas Generators (Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Air)

1. All clients desiring to use our services are required to make their enquiries via cucirflabs@covenantuniversity.edu.ng, and complete the appropriate form(s). The analysts or Technical manager in charge of the equipment or the service will ascertain the availability of the equipment or service. Thereafter, appropriate charges will be communicated to the client, who in turn must make payment to the designated University account before the service is provided.
2. Upon payment by the client, results for analysis will be delivered on or before two weeks.
3. Results are usually delivered via email.
4. Samples are to be retrieved within the month of analysis, otherwise the samples will be discarded after one month

1. Payment is not allowed to be made to lab analysts. All payments for the use of any Instrument or any service shall be made directly to the University account.
2. Mutual respect is expected form clients and analysts.
3. The analysts are responsible for ensuring they understand and adhere to all regulations and protocols pertaining to the use of any instrument in the University.
4. The clients are responsible for carrying out all research pertaining their samples, and furnishing the analysts with the right information