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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:

International Relations

PROGRAMME SCORE:

93.58%

ACCREDITATION STATUS:

FULL

DEFICIENCIES

REMEDIES

1. NON TEACTING STAFF DEVELOPMENT IS POOR
2. STUDENTS NEED SKILL ACQIUSITION AND EXPOSURE TO INTERNATIONAL 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 INTERNATIONAL 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 (86.0%) 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. 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