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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:

24.11.2024

INSTITUTION:

Niger Delta University Yenagoa

DISCIPLINE:

Engineering

PROGRAMME:

Mechanical Engineering

PROGRAMME SCORE:

82.93%

ACCREDITATION STATUS:

FULL

DEFICIENCIES

REMEDIES

1. The current journals were not enough.
2.The Equipment available were fairly enough.
3.The academic mix of the University needs more Senior Lecturer.

1. There is need to Procure more current Journals.
2. The School should provide more equipment to the Programme.
3. More Senior Lecturers are needed for the programme.

The total score for the programme is 82.93%. It scored 28 (75.68%) in Academic Matters, 31 (88.57%) in Staffing, 21 (77.78%) in Physical Facilities, 14 (77.78%) in Library. The programme scored 3 (100.00%) in Funding, 3 (100.00%) in Research and Collaborations and 2 (%) 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