Ambrose Alli University

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Ambrose Alli University (AAU)
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Ambrose Alli University Front view
Former names
Bendel State University, Edo State University
MottoKnowledge for Advancement
Type Public
Established1981 by Ambrose Folorunsho Alli
Academic affiliation
 National Universities Commission (NUC)
Chancellor Yahaya Abubakar (Estu Nupe)
Vice-Chancellor Asomwan Sonnie Adagbonyin
Location
Ekpoma
,
Edo State
,
Nigeria

6°44′41″N6°05′05″E / 6.7446°N 6.0846°E / 6.7446; 6.0846
Website www.aauekpoma.edu.ng
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Ambrose Alli University Sign Post

Ambrose Alli University (AAU) is a state-owned university in Edo State, Nigeria. [1] It was established in 1981 by the governor of Bendel State (now Edo and Delta States), Ambrose Folorunsho Alli. Initially known as Bendel State University, subsequently known as Edo State University, and finally changed to its present name in commemoration of Professor Ambrose Folorunsho Alli, AAU is accredited and recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC). [2] [3] The Ambrose Alli University Library houses the information resources for the institution.

Contents

The current vice-chancellor (acting capacity) of the university is Asomwan Sonnie Adagbonyin. He was appointed on 8 February 2022 by the Governor of Edo state Godwin N. Obaseki. [4] [5] [6]

The former vice-chancellor Ignatius A. Onimawo [7] is credited for his unique deployment and application of information and communications technology (ICT) in every aspect of the day-to-day running of the institution.

Faculties

Library

The University Library began operating fully in 1983. The first university librarian was hired in 1982, and the library's initial book collection consisted of 36,509 volumes, including 30,818 books and 5,691 government documents, as well as 369 journal titles. At the time the library opened, there were 24 employees, including 20 junior and 4 senior employees. In the early years of its existence, the library experienced a series of moves as it searched for appropriate office space. The library's first move was from a temporary office to a temporary administrative building, then it moved to a three-bedroom home, before finally relocating to the Emaudo Campus in December 1982, which was its permanent location. The library was then relocated again in 1987 to the Ujemen Campus, which had a more welcoming academic atmosphere. In 1999, a three-story library facility was officially opened by the head of state, occupying 14,000 square meters. The library system currently consists of a main library and several outreach libraries and it is a hybrid library system which provides print and non-print information resources. [16]

Misconduct

Ambrose Alli University announced the sacking of four lecturers over gross misconduct. The dismissal was approved after the emergency meeting held on 1 December 2021. [17]

Alumni

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