NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
19-21-2025
INSTITUTION:
Zamfara State University
DISCIPLINE:
Arts
PROGRAMME:
History and International Studies
PROGRAMME SCORE:
81%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
INTERIM
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
1. the curriculum contains only three (3) innovative courses. 2. though degree project were of good quality but was not well supervised as it lacked innovation and creativity in the area of topics. 3. the proportion of teaching staff core to the subject area provided was less than 75%. 4. academic staff offices are adequate in number and space but are not equipped with bookshelves, filing cabinets and refrigerators well applicable. 5. library books and journals are inadequate in numbers and not very current to cover the programme. 6. subscription was to only Open-source materials which is inadequate for the programme. 7. funding is inadequate for the programme.
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1. the university should ensure that the curriculum is enriched with a minimum of 4 innovative courses or more.
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The total score for the programme is 81%. It scored 26 (81%) in Academic Matters, 32 (91%) in Staffing, 16 (100%) in Physical Facilities, 9 (50%) in Library. The programme scored 1 (33%) in Funding, 3 (100%) in Research and Collaborations and (0.00%) in Employers’ Rating. Based on the fact that the programme scored less than 70% in any of the four core components (Academic Matters, Staffing, Physical Facilities and Library), the Panel recommended INTERIM accreditation status for the Programme.
B. APPROVAL BY THE COMMISSION
Based on further analysis of the report, the Commission upholds the recommendation of INTERIM accreditation status for the Programme