Abstract:
This study examined University of Ilorin academic staffs’ perception
of harmonization of academic programmes and qualifications in West Africa. The
findings were that there is a significant difference in the academic staffs’
perceptions by gender and duration of university teaching experience. However,
no significant difference in perception of harmonisation was found on the basis of
the respondents’ departments and academic ranks. On the basis of these findings,
the researchers recommended that ECOWAS provides funds to encourage
academic activities that foster harmonization among cooperating member states.
It is argued that the organisation can also organize trainings and workshops for
stakeholders on harmonization of academic programmes and qualifications. This
will help to update the academic staffs’ knowledge of harmonisation of
programmes and qualifications.
