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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:

17 NOVEMBER, 2024

INSTITUTION:

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

DISCIPLINE:

Social Sciences

PROGRAMME:

Political Science

PROGRAMME SCORE:

93.58%

ACCREDITATION STATUS:

FULL

DEFICIENCIES

REMEDIES

1. NON TEACTING STAFF DEVELOPMENT IS POOR
2. STUDENTS NEED SKILL ACQIUSITION AND EXPOSURE TO POLITICAL INSTITITIONS AND EVENTS.
3. THE PROGRAMME NEED MORE FUNDS

1. THE UNIVERSITY SHOULD IMPROVE ON STAFF DEVELOPMENT FOR NON- TEACHING STAFF.
2. THE UNIVERSITY SHOULD ENSURE STUDENTS CARRIES OUT EXCURSION TO POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS AND EVENTS.
3. THE UNIVERSITY SHOULD ENSURE MORE FUNDS IS PROVIDED FOR THE PROGRAMME.

The total score for the programme is 93.58%. It scored 31 (96.88%) in Academic Matters, 30 (85%) in Staffing, 16 (100.00%) in Physical Facilities, 18 (100.00%) 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