Adamawa State University

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Adamawa State University, Mubi
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MottoEducation for Development
TypePublic University
Established2002
Chairman Hon. Auwal Tukur
Chancellor HRH Alhaji Mohammed Seyoji Ahmed
Vice-Chancellor Dr. Stephen Lagu
Location, ,
10°16′52″N13°16′49″E / 10.281245°N 13.280169°E / 10.281245; 13.280169
CampusRural
Website www.adsu.edu.ng

Adamawa State University is located in Mubi, in the Northern Senatorial District of Adamawa State, Nigeria. It was established in 2002 by the Adamawa State University Law No. 10 of 2001. [1] [2] The title caption of the university is "Towards ensuring rapid development and transformation of the State". [3] The current[ as of? ] vice chancellor is Dr Stephen Lagu. [4]

Contents

List of courses offered in Adamawa State University

Construction of New Building

On the 21st of March, construction of a new faculty building was approved. [5]

Governing council

In the early of April 2024 the government of the state inaugurated a new governing council in the school, which includes the pro chancellor and chairman and the members. [6]

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References

  1. "Adamawa State University". www.4icu.org. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  2. "Adamawa State University". www.cedol.org. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  3. "About Us – Adamawa State University" . Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  4. Ochetenwu, Jim (22 December 2022). "NEWSAdamawa varsity names acting VC as Farauta resigns". Daily Post Newspaper.
  5. Tukur, Sani (21 March 2019). "FEC approves construction of new building for Adamawa State University". Premium Times . Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  6. Hammangabdo, Hussaini (6 April 2024). "Fintiri Inaugurates Adamawa Varsity Governing Council" . Retrieved 16 April 2024.