NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
2ND MARCH – 4TH MARCH, 2025
INSTITUTION:
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
DISCIPLINE:
Education
PROGRAMME:
Metalwork Technology Education
PROGRAMME SCORE:
90.80%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
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1. The practicals conducted does not cover the curriculum. 2. The staff mix by rank is consistent with the NUC guideline 3. Equipment like the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) lathe machine was not seen during inspection, 4. There are no in built toilets in the professors offices. 5. Non implementation of the CCMAS.
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1. There is need for comprehensive and adequatecoverage of the curriculum to ensure that all learning objectives are thoroughly addressed. 2. The University should ensure that staff structure for academic staff meet the required standard in the three 4. The University should make adequate provision for in built toilets in professors offices. 5. The University should ensure adequate implemenattaion of the CCMAS.
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The total score for the programme is 90.80%. It scored 33.5 (90.54%) in Academic Matters, 32 (92%) in Staffing, 24 (88.89%) in Physical Facilities, 17 (94.44%) 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