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|name = University of Lagos |
|name = Moshood Abiola University (formerly known as University of Lagos) |
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|motto = ''In deed and in truth.'' |
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== Research == |
== Research == |
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The University of Lagos is a centre for academic [[research]]. The University in 2005 rewarded 19 of its researchers for their outstanding research efforts in the 2005 Research Conference and Fair. This included ground breaking research in the child psychology behind bed wetting. The University research activity was one of the major criteria used by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in adjudging the University as the Best University in Nigeria at this year's Nigerian University System Annual Merit Award (NUSAMA). |
The Moshood Abiola University (formerly known as University of Lagos) is a centre for academic [[research]]. The University in 2005 rewarded 19 of its researchers for their outstanding research efforts in the 2005 Research Conference and Fair. This included ground breaking research in the child psychology behind bed wetting. The University research activity was one of the major criteria used by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in adjudging the University as the Best University in Nigeria at this year's Nigerian University System Annual Merit Award (NUSAMA). |
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== Scholarships == |
== Scholarships == |
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==Notable alumni== |
==Notable alumni== |
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Amongst the alumni of the University of Lagos and other institutions that fall under that banner are: |
Amongst the alumni of the Moshood Abiola University (formerly known as University of Lagos) and other institutions that fall under that banner are: |
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*[[Wande Abimbola]], Yoruba professor |
*[[Wande Abimbola]], Yoruba professor |
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Revision as of 08:46, 29 May 2012
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| Motto | In deed and in truth. |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1962 |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Adetokunbo Babatunde Sofoluwe |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | www.unilag.edu.ng |
| File:University of Lagos logo.svg | |
The University of Lagos - popularly known as Unilag - is a federal government university with a main campus located at Akoka, Yaba and a college of medicine located at Idi-Araba, all in Lagos, Lagos State, southern Nigeria. It is one of twenty-five federal universities which are overseen and accredited by the National Universities Commission.
Location
The University of Lagos founded in 1962 is made up of two campuses, the main campus at Akoka, Yaba and the College of Medicine in Idi-Araba, Surulere, Lagos State. Both sites are in the Mainland of Lagos. The main campus is largely surrounded by the scenic view of the Lagos lagoon and is located on 802 acres (3.25 km2) of land in Akoka, North Eastern part of Yaba, Lagos, the state of excellence and aquatic splendour. From a modest intake of 131 students in 1962, enrolment in the university has now grown to over 39,000. It has a total staff strength of 3,365 made up of 1,386 Administrative and Technical Staff, 1,164 Junior and 813 Academic Staff. The University is composed of nine Faculties and a College of Medicine. The Faculties offer a total of 117 programmes in Arts, Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Pharmacy, Law, Engineering, Sciences, Business Administration and Education. UNILAG also offers Master’s and Doctorate degrees in most of the aforementioned programmes. The University also has two Centres namely the Centre for Human Rights and the Centre for African, Regional Integration and Borderland Studies. The Distance Learning Institute (DLI) of the University offers courses in Accounting, Business Administration, Science Education and Library / Information Sciences.
The vision and mission statements
The vision of the University is 'To be a top-class institution for the pursuit of excellence in knowledge through learning and research, as well as in character and service to humanity and the mission is ‘To provide a conducive teaching, learning, research and development environment where staff and students can interact and compete effectively with their counterparts both nationally and internationally in terms of intellectual competence and zeal to add value to the world’.
Research
The Moshood Abiola University (formerly known as University of Lagos) is a centre for academic research. The University in 2005 rewarded 19 of its researchers for their outstanding research efforts in the 2005 Research Conference and Fair. This included ground breaking research in the child psychology behind bed wetting. The University research activity was one of the major criteria used by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in adjudging the University as the Best University in Nigeria at this year's Nigerian University System Annual Merit Award (NUSAMA).
Scholarships
In addition to University Scholarships and other Grants; The University of Lagos introduced a special scholarship scheme funded from the University Endowment Grants to various categories of students for a total of 500 awards in 2005.
Notable alumni
Amongst the alumni of the Moshood Abiola University (formerly known as University of Lagos) and other institutions that fall under that banner are:
- Wande Abimbola, Yoruba professor
- Wale Adenuga, publisher/film producer
- Francis Agu, actor
- Omowunmi Akinnifesi, public relations consultant
- Bisi Alimi, gay rights activist, Expelled before graduation[1]
- Adewale Ayuba, singer
- Daré Art-Aladé, singer
- Regina Askia, actress former Miss Unilag
- Philip Begho, writer
- Stella Damasus, actress
- Ufuoma Ejenobor, model/actress
- Grace Ekpiwhre, former minister
- Eldee, rapper
- Obiageli Ezekwesili, accountant
- Kayode Fayemi, current Ekiti governor
- Kate Henshaw-Nuttal, actress
- Matilda Kerry, doctor
- Oliver Mbamara, lawyer
- Richard Mofe Damijo, actor
- Genevieve Nnaji, actress
- Ramsey Nouah, actor
- Chinenye Ochuba, former MBGN Left before graduation
- Bayo Ojo, lawyer
- Ikedi Ohakim, current Imo governor
- Afolabi Olabimtan, writer
- Dele Olojede, journalist
- Simbo Olorunfemi, writer/television producer
- Mike Omoighe, artist
- Helen Ovbiagele, writer
- Joke Silva, actress
- Ganiyu Solomon, politician
- Farida Mzamber Waziri, EFCC chairman
- Kunlé Adeyemi, Architect
Notes
- ^ "MEDIA REPORT (July 1, 2010-July 1, 2011)" (PDF). Washington, DC, USA: Global Rights. p. 8. Retrieved 6 April 2012.