Salem University, Lokoja

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Salem University
SU
MottoRaising Global Leaders
TypePrivate
Established2007
Chancellor Dr. Sam Amaga
Vice-Chancellor Alewo Johnson Akubo
Location
Lokoja
,
Kogi State
,
Nigeria
CampusUrban
Colours   
Blue, Purple
Website salemuniversity.edu.ng

Salem University, Lokoja is a privately owned university located in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. The institution was founded by Archbishop Sam Amaga, the president of Salem International Christian Center in 2007 [1] [2] [3] the University has vision of producing graduate with sound knowledge and spiritual body of leadership to contribute to global impact. [2]

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Governance

The university is governed by the board of trustees, the governing council and the university management staff. [4]

Other officers

Academic programmes

Salem University offers Bachelor's degrees in three colleges offering degrees in computer science, information technology, natural and applied sciences, management, and social sciences. It does not offer post-graduate degrees. [5]

Medicine /Engineering college

On the 22 of November 2022, during the pre convocation brief, The vice chancellor made it known to the public about readiness in launching there college of medicine, Engineering and agriculture into the university. [6]

Campus

The University is situated on its only campus in Jimgbe, Lokoja, where all its academic activities take place. All undergraduate students also reside here.

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References

  1. Salem University. "History of Salem University" . Retrieved 3 September 2013.
  2. 1 2 Salem University. "Vision" . Retrieved 3 September 2013.
  3. Salem University. "Values" . Retrieved 3 September 2013.
  4. "Salem University sau| School Fees, Courses & Admission info". universitycompass.com. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  5. Jimoh, Yekini (2023-03-22). "NUC accredits 7 courses in Salem University, Lokoja". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  6. "Salem University to start medicine, engineering courses - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 2023-09-18.

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