NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
18-20 December, 2024
INSTITUTION:
Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden
DISCIPLINE:
Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Geology
PROGRAMME SCORE:
88%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. Less than 80% of the teaching staff have PhD degree. 2. Recommended texts and journals are not very current. 3. The programme has less than 80% of laboratory equipment.
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1. The University should ensure that all academic staff have PhD degree. 2. The University should ensure that recommended texts and journals are very current. 3. The University should ensure the provision of at least 80% of laboratory equipment.
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The total score for the programme is 88%. It scored 36 (97%) in Academic Matters, 31 (88%) in Staffing, 24 (88%) in Physical Facilities, 14 (77%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66%) in Funding, 2 (66%) in Research and Collaborations and 2 (100%) in Employers’ Rating. the Panel recommended accreditation status for the Programme.
B. APPROVAL BY THE COMMISSION
Based on further analysis of the report, the Commission upholds the recommendation of accreditation status for the Programme