NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
8-11 December, 2024
INSTITUTION:
Nasarawa State University Keffi
DISCIPLINE:
Education
PROGRAMME:
Economics Education
PROGRAMME SCORE:
88.00%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
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1. None of the non-academic staff have benefited from staff development programme. 2. The classrooms and lecture theaters are poorly lit and do not have projectors and public address systems. 3. Physical library books and journals are inadequate in number.
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1. The University should ensure that all non-academic staff benefit from staff development programme. 2. The classrooms should be lit and well-equipped with projectors and public address systems. 3. More current library books and journals should be procured for the programme.
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The total score for the programme is 88.00%. It scored 34 (91.89%) in Academic Matters, 33 (94%) in Staffing, 21 (77.78%) in Physical Facilities, 16 (88.89%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 2 (66.67%) 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