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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:

27/11/2024 – 30/11/2024

INSTITUTION:

University of Jos

DISCIPLINE:

Agriculture

PROGRAMME:

Agriculture

PROGRAMME SCORE:

91.20%

ACCREDITATION STATUS:

FULL

DEFICIENCIES

REMEDIES

1. the physical books were inadequate but current while journals were adequate in the library
2. lack of university laboratory and farms on campus.
3. weak staff training

1. the university should procure more books and journals in relevant fields
2. the university should build laboratories and farms within the campus.
3. the university should strengthen its staff training development programme.

The total score for the programme is 91.20%. It scored 35 (94.59%) in Academic Matters, 32 (91%) in Staffing, 27 (100.00%) in Physical Facilities, 14 (77.78%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 3 (100.00%) in Research and Collaborations and 1 (50.00%) 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