NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
4th -7th February 2025
INSTITUTION:
Imo State University, Owerri
DISCIPLINE:
Administration and Management
PROGRAMME:
Public Administration
PROGRAMME SCORE:
94.17%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
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1. The three non-teaching staff, Dire Calista, Iwuchukwu Juliana and Nworie Nkechinyere should be trained in areas directly related to their assignment and duties. 2. The environment is reasonably safe and comply with most government laws relating to fire and environment sanitation including some toilet facilities. 3. There is no multidisciplinary approach to research and collaborations. 4. Funding for the programme is adequate.
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1. The University should ensure the three non-teaching staff, Dire Calista, Iwuchukwu Juliana and Nworie Nkechinyere should be trained in areas directly related to their duties. 2. The University should ensure that teaching facilities for the programme and the environment are safe and comply with all government laws relating to fire and environmental sanitation including functional toilets. 3. The University should ensure there is a multidisciplinary approach to research and collaborations. 4. The University should ensure funding for the programme is very adequate.
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The total score for the programme is 94.17%. It scored 27 (96.43%) in Academic Matters, 34 (97%) in Staffing, 14 (87.50%) in Physical Facilities, 18 (100.00%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (67%) in Funding, 2 (67%) in Research and Collaborations and 0 (0.00%) in Employers’ Rating. 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