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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:

20th to 23rd November 2024

INSTITUTION:

Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife

DISCIPLINE:

Education

PROGRAMME:

Social Studies Education

PROGRAMME SCORE:

91.45%

ACCREDITATION STATUS:

FULL

DEFICIENCIES

REMEDIES

1. Classrooms and lecture theatres are not well maintained and not
equipped with public address systems and interactive smart boards.

2. Funding for the programme is inadequate.

1. The classrooms should be well maintained and equipped with public
address systems and interactive smart boards.

2. The programme should be adequately funded.

The total score for the programme is 91.45%. It scored 35 (94.59%) in Academic Matters, 31 (88.57%) in Staffing, 16 (84.21%) 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