NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
15th to 17th December 2024
INSTITUTION:
University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
DISCIPLINE:
Architecture
PROGRAMME:
Architecture
PROGRAMME SCORE:
80.83%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
INTERIM
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. The Staff mix by rank did not meet NUC guideline did not meet the NUC guide line in any category: it is top and bottom heavy 2. Staff development in both academic and non academic is extremely low
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1. The University should endeavor to promote the lecturers one and below to fill the gap left in senior lecturers 2. The University should send more staff on training Conferences and workshops
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The total score for the programme is 80.83%. It scored 33 (97.06%) in Academic Matters, 21 (60.00%) in Staffing, 25 (92.59%) in Physical Facilities, 16 (88.89%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 0 (0.00%) in Research and Collaborations and (0.00%) in Employers’ Rating. Based on the fact that the programme scored less than 70% in any of the four core components (Academic Matters, Staffing, Physical Facilities and Library), the Panel recommended INTERIM accreditation status for the Programme.
B. APPROVAL BY THE COMMISSION
Based on further analysis of the report, the Commission upholds the recommendation of INTERIM accreditation status for the Programme