Crescent University

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Crescent University
Crescent University, Abeokuta
MottoCitadel of Academic and Moral Excellence
TypePrivate
Established2005
Vice-Chancellor Professor Ibrahim Gbajabiamila
Location, ,
Website Official website

Crescent University is located in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. [1] It is a private university established by Judge Bola Ajibola under the banner of the Islamic Mission for Africa. [2] [3] It has the following colleges; The Bola Ajibola College of Law, The College of Environmental Sciences, The College of Information and Communication Technology, The College of Natural and Applied Sciences, The College of Arts, Social and Management Sciences and The College of Health Sciences.

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History

In 2002, the Educational Board of the Islamic Mission for Africa (IMA) recommended the establishment of Crescent University, Abeokuta. The National Universities Commission approved the establishment of the university in 2005. The University commenced its academic program in December 2005.

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References

  1. Islamic banking in Nigeria: Nearer than ever? Archived 2013-06-17 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Nigeria's 59 private universities …locations, Vice Chancellors names, websites, dates of establishment". Kukogho Iruesiri Samson. pulse.ng. 22 April 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  3. "Crescent University". www.4icu.org. Retrieved 9 August 2015.