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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT

DATE OF VISITATION:

24th – 26th November 2024

INSTITUTION:

Salem University, Lokoja

DISCIPLINE:

Administration and Management

PROGRAMME:

Public Administration

PROGRAMME SCORE:

90.83%

ACCREDITATION STATUS:

FULL

DEFICIENCIES

REMEDIES

1. There were cases of bulk marking.
2. Some offices are inadequate are not well furnished.
3. Library holdings and currency of journals are inadequate in number.

1. Marking Schemes should be well developed.
2. The University should provide adequate and well-furnished office accommodation.
3. More current journals should be procured for the programme.

The total score for the programme is 90.83%. It scored 29 (90.63%) in Academic Matters, 35 (100.00%) in Staffing, 15 (93.75%) in Physical Facilities, 14 (77.78%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 2 (66.67%) 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