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'''Adeleke University''' is a privately owned University located in [[Ede, Osun|Ede]], a town in [[Osun State]], southwestern [[Nigeria]]. It was established by [[Tribal chief|Chief]] [[Adedeji Adeleke]] (the father of [[Davido]], award-winning [[Nigerian]] musician)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sunnewsonline.com/new/prof-amusans-revelation-why-adeleke-university-charges-the-lowest-fee-of-all-nigerian-universities/ |title=Prof. Amusan revelation on why Adeleke University charges the lowest fee of all Nigerian University |work=The Sun News |accessdate=August 23, 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150802230654/http://sunnewsonline.com/new/prof-amusans-revelation-why-adeleke-university-charges-the-lowest-fee-of-all-nigerian-universities/ |archivedate=August 2, 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/education/vc-flays-fg-for-excluding-private-varsities-from-tetfund/ |title=VC flays FG for excluding private varsities from TETFUND |work=The Punch |accessdate=August 23, 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801061846/http://www.punchng.com/education/vc-flays-fg-for-excluding-private-varsities-from-tetfund/ |archivedate=August 1, 2015 }}</ref> through the Springtime Development Foundation (SDF), a philanthropic, non-profit organisation established by Dr. Adeleke to assist needy students obtain a quality higher education. As a faith-based institution of higher learning it is closely aligned with (not owned and/or operated by) the Seventh-day Adventist Church and its philosophy of Christian Education. As such it is a part of the [[Seventh-day Adventist education|Seventh-day Adventist education system]], the world's second largest Christian school system.<ref>http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2010/1115/For-real-education-reform-take-a-cue-from-the-Adventists"the second largest Christian school system in the world has been steadily outperforming the national average – across all demographics."</ref><ref>http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/denominations/seventh_day_adventist.htm</ref><ref>{{cite web
'''Adeleke University''' is a privately owned University located in [[Ede, Osun|Ede]], a town in [[Osun State]], southwestern [[Nigeria]]. It was established by [[Tribal chief|Chief]] [[Adedeji Adeleke]] (the father of [[Davido]], award-winning [[Nigerian]] musician)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sunnewsonline.com/new/prof-amusans-revelation-why-adeleke-university-charges-the-lowest-fee-of-all-nigerian-universities/ |title=Prof. Amusan revelation on why Adeleke University charges the lowest fee of all Nigerian University |work=The Sun News |accessdate=August 23, 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150802230654/http://sunnewsonline.com/new/prof-amusans-revelation-why-adeleke-university-charges-the-lowest-fee-of-all-nigerian-universities/ |archivedate=August 2, 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/education/vc-flays-fg-for-excluding-private-varsities-from-tetfund/ |title=VC flays FG for excluding private varsities from TETFUND |work=The Punch |accessdate=August 23, 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801061846/http://www.punchng.com/education/vc-flays-fg-for-excluding-private-varsities-from-tetfund/ |archivedate=August 1, 2015 }}</ref> through the Springtime Development Foundation (SDF), a philanthropic, non-profit organisation established by Dr. Adeleke to assist needy students in obtaining a quality higher education. As a faith-based institution of higher learning it is closely aligned with (not owned and/or operated by) the Seventh-day Adventist Church and its philosophy of Christian Education. As such it is a part of the [[Seventh-day Adventist education|Seventh-day Adventist education system]], the world's second largest Christian school system.<ref>http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2010/1115/For-real-education-reform-take-a-cue-from-the-Adventists"the second largest Christian school system in the world has been steadily outperforming the national average – across all demographics."</ref><ref>http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/denominations/seventh_day_adventist.htm</ref><ref>{{cite web
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Adeleke University
MottoEducation, Excellence And Character
TypePrivate
Established2011
AffiliationSeventh-day Adventist Church[1]
ChancellorSen. Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke[2]
PresidentPro Chancellor - Dr. Adedeji Adeleke[3]
Vice-ChancellorSamuel Ekundayo Alao
Location
Ede
,
Osun State
,
Nigeria

7°45′36″N 4°27′45″E / 7.759951°N 4.462499°E / 7.759951; 4.462499
Campus520 acres (2.1 km2)
ColorsRoyal Blue & Sunshine Yellow
Websitewww.adelekeuniversity.edu.ng

Adeleke University is a privately owned University located in Ede, a town in Osun State, southwestern Nigeria. It was established by Chief Adedeji Adeleke (the father of Davido, award-winning Nigerian musician)[4][5] through the Springtime Development Foundation (SDF), a philanthropic, non-profit organisation established by Dr. Adeleke to assist needy students in obtaining a quality higher education. As a faith-based institution of higher learning it is closely aligned with (not owned and/or operated by) the Seventh-day Adventist Church and its philosophy of Christian Education. As such it is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system.[6][7][8][9]

Academic Divisions

  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
  • Faculty of Business and Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Science

References

  1. ^ http://adelekeuniversity.edu.ng/about-us/
  2. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBUe5Qyt8Pw
  3. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBUe5Qyt8Pw
  4. ^ "Prof. Amusan revelation on why Adeleke University charges the lowest fee of all Nigerian University". The Sun News. Archived from the original on August 2, 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "VC flays FG for excluding private varsities from TETFUND". The Punch. Archived from the original on August 1, 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2010/1115/For-real-education-reform-take-a-cue-from-the-Adventists"the second largest Christian school system in the world has been steadily outperforming the national average – across all demographics."
  7. ^ http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/denominations/seventh_day_adventist.htm
  8. ^ "Department of Education, Seventh-day Adventist Church". Retrieved 2010-06-18.
  9. ^ Rogers, Wendi; Kellner, Mark A. (April 1, 2003). "World Church: A Closer Look at Higher Education". Adventist News Network. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
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