NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
11th To 13th December, 2024
INSTITUTION:
Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State
DISCIPLINE:
Engineering
PROGRAMME:
Electrical Engineering
PROGRAMME SCORE:
87.39%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
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1. THE PROGRAMME IS BUTTOM HEAVY WITH LECTURERS 1 & BELOW HAVING 53%. 2. 41.7% OF THE ACADEMIC STAFF DO NOT HAVE A PHD. 3. ACADEMIC STAFF OFFICES ARE NOT ADEQUATE IN SPACE BUT WELL EQUIPPED. 4. THE LIBRARY HOLDINGS NEEDS MORE CURRENT BOOKS.
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1. THE UNIVERSITY SHOULD ENSURE THAT MORE ACADEMIC STAFF IN THE SENIOR LECTURER CADRE ARE EMPLOYED. 2. THE UNIVERSITY SHOULD ENSURE THAT MORE ACADEMIC STAFF ARE ENCOURAGED TO HAVE THEIR PHD. 3. THE UNIVERSITY SHOULD PROVIDE MORE SPACIOUS OFFICES FOR ACADEMIC STAFF. 4. THE UNIVERSITY SHOULD ENSURE THAT MORE CURRENT BOOKS ON CONTROL AND TELECOMMUNICATION ARE PROCURRED.
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The total score for the programme is 87.39%. It scored 28 (90.32%) in Academic Matters, 29 (82.86%) in Staffing, 24 (88.89%) in Physical Facilities, 17 (94.44%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 2 (66.67%) 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