Adeleke University
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| Motto | Education, Excellence And Character |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2011 |
| Affiliation | Seventh-day Adventist Church[1] |
| Chancellor | Sen. Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke[2] |
| President | Pro Chancellor - Dr. Adedeji Adeleke[3] |
| Vice-Chancellor | Samuel Ekundayo Alao |
| Location | , , 7°45′36″N 4°27′45″E / 7.759951°N 4.462499°E |
| Campus | 520 acres (2.1 km2) |
| Colors | Royal Blue & Sunshine Yellow |
| Website | www.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 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 system, the world's second largest Christian school system.[6][7][8][9]
References
- ^ http://adelekeuniversity.edu.ng/about-us/
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBUe5Qyt8Pw
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBUe5Qyt8Pw
- ^ "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) - ^ "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) - ^ 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."
- ^ http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/denominations/seventh_day_adventist.htm
- ^ "Department of Education, Seventh-day Adventist Church". Retrieved 2010-06-18.
- ^ 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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