The University, which took off in January 2013 with 64 students, 13 programmes and two Faculties, has experienced all-round geometric increase. At the mid-term review of the rapid progress made by the University, the institution had a total of twenty-five (25) fully accredited programmes in the Faculties of Basic and Applied Sciences, Engineering, Humanities, Social and Management Sciences and Law, with about 1,500 students in the 2020/2021 Academic Session.
The University has also mounted seven (7) additional undergraduate programmes. They are Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Political Science, Sociology, Architecture, Quantity Surveying and Estate Management, while the National Universities Commission (NUC) has given the University approval to run 15 Postgraduate programmes, both at M.Sc. and Ph.D. levels.[6]
Administration and governance
Elizade University, located in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Nigeria, is governed through a structure that includes the Founder/Chancellor, Governing Council, Vice-Chancellor, and other principal officers in charge of academic and administrative affairs. The university was established in 2012 through the vision of its founder, Michael Ade Ojo, with the mission of promoting excellence in education and character formation.[7]
Founder and Chancellor
Dr. Michael Ade Ojo (MFR) – Founder and Chancellor (2012–2022). He was instrumental in the establishment and initial governance of the institution.[8]
Chief (Mrs.) Olajumoke Adenowo – Chancellor (2023–present), succeeding the founder and providing ceremonial leadership at official functions and convocations.[9]
Vice-Chancellors
Vice-Chancellor
Tenure
Prof. Julius Omoboye
2012–2018
Prof. Niran Adedokun
2018–2023
Prof. Joshua Ayoola Olaoye
2023–present
Principal Officers
Office
Holder
Notes
Registrar
Mr. Femi Samuel
Manages academic records and administrative registrations.[10]
Elizade University holds convocation ceremonies to confer degrees on graduating students. Available records indicate milestones in the university’s development:
Year
Convocation
Key details
2016
1st
First convocation ceremony for the pioneer graduates.
2019
4th
Recognised growth in academic programmes and student population.
2022
7th
Notable for expanded postgraduate graduands across faculties.
2025
10th
Latest convocation, featuring award of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
Rankings
According to the 2025 EduRank university rankings, Elizade University is ranked:
#87 in Nigeria
#658 in Africa
#11,234 in the world
EduRank assesses universities based on research performance, non-academic prominence, and other measurable impact factors.[13]
Affiliations and partnerships
Elizade University is accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria, ensuring its programmes meet national academic standards.[14]
The university has collaborated with industry and academic partners to enhance research, student development programmes, and practical skills acquisition. Examples include partnerships with local government agencies, professional bodies and technology firms aimed at improving employability and entrepreneurship among students.[15]
Campus life and community engagement
Elizade University’s campus in Ilara-Mokin features student hostels, lecture theatres, laboratories, and recreational facilities that support academic and co-curricular life. The institution also participates in community outreach programmes focused on health, education, and entrepreneurship initiatives for surrounding communities.[16]
Library
The Library provides hybrid resources for teaching, learning and research. It is automated with KOHA ILS and the bibliographic details of its collections are in electronic format accessible through remote login from anywhere and anytime in the world. The Library collections range from print collections, curated open educational resources, digital resources, institutional repository, video documentaries and other multi-media resources.[17]
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