NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
12th-15th December,2024
INSTITUTION:
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
DISCIPLINE:
Education
PROGRAMME:
Agricultural Science Education
PROGRAMME SCORE:
88.43%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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The program had access to very small portion of land for students farm practical work The agricultural laboratory was a shared facility from Zoology laboratory which would hinder adequate access The agricultural equipment were not adequate , an equipment like a tractor were not available
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The program should be provided more land space for students farm practical work The program should be provided a dedicated agricultural laboratory and equipped with tools for adequate access The program should be provided adequate equipment and a tractor for practical training.
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The total score for the programme is 88.43%. It scored 31 (93.94%) in Academic Matters, 32 (91.43%) in Staffing, 19 (70.37%) in Physical Facilities, 18 (100.00%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 3 (100.00%) in Research and Collaborations and 2 (100.00%) in Employers’ Rating. Based on the fact that the programme scored up to 70% and above in all four core components (Academic Matters, Staffing, Physical Facilities and Library), the Panel recommended FULL accreditation status for the Programme.
B. APPROVAL BY THE COMMISSION
Based on further analysis of the report, the Commission upholds the recommendation of FULL accreditation status for the Programme