NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
2-6 March, 2025
INSTITUTION:
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
DISCIPLINE:
Veterinary Medicine
PROGRAMME:
Veterinary Medicine
PROGRAMME SCORE:
64.08%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
INTERIM
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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Inadequate physical facilities such as classrooms and laboratories;
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Expedite action on improvement of physical facilities; staffing and functional equipment in the laboratories
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The total score for the programme is 64.08%. It scored 22.75 (68.94%) in Academic Matters, 29.5 (84.29%) in Staffing, 9.5 (35.19%) in Physical Facilities, 12.5 (69.44%) in Library. The programme scored 1 (33.33%) in Funding, 1 (33.33%) 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