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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:

15-19 December 2024

INSTITUTION:

Federal University of Technology, Minna

DISCIPLINE:

Agriculture

PROGRAMME:

Agriculture

PROGRAMME SCORE:

91.46%

ACCREDITATION STATUS:

FULL

DEFICIENCIES

REMEDIES

– Inadequate number of species of animals in the Teaching and Research Farms;
– Academic staff mix is top heavy that is there more Staff on the professorial cadre for the program

– The university should acquire more species of animals in the Teaching and Research Farms;
– Employ more academic staff of lower cadre to ensure mentorship and continuity of the program

The total score for the programme is 91.46%. It scored 34.34 (92.81%) in Academic Matters, 33 (96%) in Staffing, 23.66 (87.63%) in Physical Facilities, 16.33 (90.72%) 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