Motto | "Knowledge, Integrity and Leadership". |
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Established | 2007 |
Chairman | Bode Ayorinde |
Chancellor | Yakubu Dogara, 14th Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria |
Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Omolola Irinoye |
Location | , , 7°10′27″N5°35′00″E / 7.174188°N 5.583249°E |
Campus | Urban |
Website | www |
Achievers University is in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria.
The university is a private-sector initiative, established in 2007 and accredited by the National Universities Commission. It is located on land in the Idasen community of Owo, consisting of Ulale 1, Ulale 11, Ulema, Ijegunma, Isijogun and Amurin Elegba (formerly Amurin, Ogain). [1]
The university sprang from the Achievers Group of Education and Training Organization, located in Ibadan Oyo State of Nigeria owned and run by Hon (Dr.) Bode Ayorinde. Currently, the university is owned by Hon (Dr.) Bode Ayorinde and other notable personalities such as; Chief (Mrs.) Toyin Olakunri, Senator T. O. Olupitan, Senator Kolawole (Late) among 90 shareholders. The university commenced academic activities during the 2007–2008 academic session and has since then graduated 10 sets of students as at 2021. [2]
In the Nigerian National University Commission annual university rankings for 2013, it was rated 53rd. [3]
In 2019, achievers university is ranked 98th out of 157 private university in Nigeria. [4]
The university offers pre-and bachelor's bachelor's degree programs in courses spanning arts, business, and social sciences, as well as science and technology. [5]
In July 2012, it was one of the seven private universities in Nigeria to have its operating license suspended as part of a clampdown on private institutions offering unapproved or low-quality courses and substandard facilities. [6] [7] The license was restored on July 17, 2012, following an inspection by the National Universities Commission. [8]
The library is situated in the main building, it helps to promote reading culture, facilitate teaching and academic research. [9]
For staff: Four books for the duration of four weeks.
For Students: Two books for the duration of two weeks
Courses approved by the National University Commission include: [10]
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