Ambrose Alli University
Former names | Bendel State University, Edo State University |
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| Motto | Knowledge for Advancement |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1981 by Ambrose Folorunsho Alli |
Academic affiliation | Association of African Universities (AAU) Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) National Universities Commission (NUC) |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Ignatius Akakhia Onimawo[1] |
| Location | , , 6°44′41″N 6°05′04″E / 6.744634°N 6.084552°E |
| Website | http://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng/ |
Ambrose Alli University (AAU) is a university in Nigeria established in 1981. It was established by the then governor of Bendel State (now Edo and Delta States), Professor Ambrose Folorunsho Alli (1979–1983). First known as Bendel State University, then Edo State University, it was later changed to its present name in commemoration of Professor Ambrose Folorunso Alli. It is accredited and recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC).[2] The institution is currently digitizing its operations to a world class level by 2020, with the aim of making it the best state-owned university in Nigeria.[3]
The current Vice Chancellor is Prof. Ignatius Onimawo[4] AAU is today reputable for its unique deployment and application of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in every aspect of the day-to-day running of the institution. The VC, Prof. Onimawo has infused a new model in lecturing and examination at the university.[5]
Faculties
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Communication Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering & Technology
- Faculty of Environmental Studies
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Life Sciences
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science
- Faculty of Physical Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences
College of Medicine
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Clinical Sciences [6]
Alumni
- Alibaba Akpobome, popular Nigerian comedian
- Benedict Ayade, governor, Cross river state.
- Aisha Buhari, First Lady of Nigeria and wife of the current President, Muhammadu Buhari[7]
- Tony Elumelu, Chairman Heirs Holdings. Successful Nigerian Investor, Philanthropist & Entrepreneur.
- Don Jazzy, singer
- Festus Keyamo, lawyer, socialist, critic, columnist and human right activist.
- Samuel Oboh, Canadian architect and president of the Alberta chapter of Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC)
- Omawumi, singer[8]
- Peggy Ovire, Nigerian actor
- Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, founder of Christ Embassy
References
- ^ [1], Retrieved 26 September 2016
- ^ "State Universities | National Universities Commision". www.nuc.edu.ng. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
- ^ "AAU to become best state-owned Nigerian varsity, says VC". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2017-04-24. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
- ^ "VC tasks NAFDAC on safe food, beverages - The Nation Nigeria". The Nation Nigeria. 2017-04-04. Retrieved 2018-07-06.
- ^ "ICT: Three years on, Onimawo pilots AAU". Vanguard News. 2019-06-16. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
- ^ "Home".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Ambrose Alli University to honour Aisha Buhari, Odion Ighalo, others". The Nation. 23 November 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
- ^ "Omawumi: Bottom Belle Diva". National Daily. 1 December 2012. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
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