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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:

17th November 2024

INSTITUTION:

Usumanu Danfodiyo University

DISCIPLINE:

Social Sciences

PROGRAMME:

Political Science

PROGRAMME SCORE:

91.96%

ACCREDITATION STATUS:

FULL

DEFICIENCIES

REMEDIES

1. Physical library books and journal are inadequate in numbers and currency
2. Funding is inadequate for the programme

1. More currents books and journals should be procured for the programme
2. The programme should be adequately funded.

The total score for the programme is 91.96%. It scored 30 (85.71%) in Academic Matters, 34 (97%) in Staffing, 15 (94%) in Physical Facilities, 17 (94%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (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