An Assessment of Factors Responsible for Denial of Academic Programme Accreditation in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions
Keywords:
Academic programme, Accreditation, Tertiary educationAbstract
Accreditation holds a paramount significance for the advancement of tertiary educational institutions. The process of accreditation facilitates the assurance of quality within these institutions. In Nigeria, the accreditation process is conducted by the appropriate commission overseeing tertiary education. Recently, the accreditation outcomes for many tertiary institutions in Nigeria have led to the unfortunate denial of accreditation. This study examines in depth the factors contributing to the failure and partial success of academic programme accreditation within Nigerian tertiary institutions. The analysis is predominantly reliant on secondary data sources. These secondary data were amassed from both printed and digital publications. A content analysis methodology was employed to condense the literature to a more manageable size. The study concludes that inadequate planning and preparation, insufficient funding, a lack of infrastructure, and shortage of qualified staff are critical factors discovered. Furthermore, the paper suggest several recommendations to enhance the accreditation of academic programmes in Nigerian tertiary institutions. These recommendations include adequate planning and preparation, increased funding, improved infrastructural facilities, and the recruitment of sufficient and qualify academic staff across all tertiary institutions.
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