NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
28 November 2025
INSTITUTION:
Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikorodu
DISCIPLINE:
Communication and Media Studies
PROGRAMME:
Mass Communication
PROGRAMME SCORE:
92.68%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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Staff offices are inadequate in space and some lack basic office equipment such as file cabinets. Several marking schemes examined by the panel were not well developed and there was block marking of question papers. The WiFi connectivity in the library is poor.
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The University should ensure the provision of adequate and well-equipped staff offices. Marking schemes should be well developed and block marking should be avoided. The University should improve the WiFi connectivity in the library.
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The total score for the programme is 92.68%. It scored 34 (97.14%) in Academic Matters, 34 (97.14%) in Staffing, 22 (81.48%) in Physical Facilities, 16 (88.89%) in Library. The programme scored 3 (100.00%) 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