Sam Maris University

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Sam Maris University
MottoLiberty, Truth and Knowledge
Type Private university
Established15 May 2023;2 years ago (2023-05-15)
FounderSamuel Tomi Ologunorisa SAN
Chairman Alhaji Ali Olanusi
Vice-Chancellor Francis A. Gbore [1]
Location
Supare Akoko
,
Ondo State
,
Nigeria

7°27′15″N5°41′41″E / 7.45417°N 5.69472°E / 7.45417; 5.69472
Campus Urban
Affiliations National Universities Commission
Website www.sammarisuniversity.edu.ng

Sam Maris University (SMU) is a private university located in Supare Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria. The university's main campus and lecture theaters are situated there. The National Universities Commission (NUC) has accredited the university to offer programs in the Faculties: of Law, Nursing Sciences and Allied Sciences, Social Sciences and Management Sciences, and Computer and Environmental Sciences. The university has matriculated its first set of students.

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The university was established on 15 May 2023. The university's motto is 'Liberty, Truth, and Knowledge'. The university is a private university in the Akoko region. [2]

History

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria who hails from Supare-Akoko, Tomi Ologunorisa, was the founder of Sam Maris University, and serves as the chairman of the Board of Trustees and the Visitor of the institution. [3]

Campus

The university campus is located in Etioro-Afaa Road in Supare-Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area. In 2024, A former Ondo State Deputy Governor Ali Olanusi, who is an indigene of Supare-Akoko, announced plans to donate a 150-room hostel to the university campus in memory of his late wife. [4] [5]

Academics

Licensing and accreditation status
OrganizationStatus
National Universities Commission (NUC) [6] Approved
Federal Executive Council (FEC) [7] Approved
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) [8] Approved
Council of Legal Education (CLE) [9] Approved

Sam Maris University offers 22 undergraduate courses and awards degrees. The university has been accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) following approval by the Federal Executive Council. Additionally, Sam Maris University has been issued a provisional license to issues bachelor's degrees through its undergraduate programs in the:

On 29 June 2023, the university rolled out its first admission processes, and on 28 February 2025, matriculated its first 270 students. [10] [11] [12]

References

  1. ↑ "Again, Sam Maris Varsity VC, Prof. Gbore Bags SWYP Award". Independent Nigeria . 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  2. ↑ The Free Library. S.v. Newly licensed varsity, Sam Maris, takes off in Ondo, commences admission process.. thefreelibrary.com Retrieved Aug 01 2025.
  3. ↑ Salami, Adeyinka (17 July 2023). "SAN Gets FG's Nod for a New University". This Day . Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  4. ↑ Ex-Ondo Deputy Gov, Olanusi Lays Hostel Foundation at Sam Maris University.(30 November 2024). tracenewsmagazine.com. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  5. ↑ Ex-Ondo Deputy Gov, Olanusi Lays Hostel Foundation at Sam Maris University (30 November 2024) www.veracity.com.ng. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  6. ↑ Private Universities nuc.edu.ng. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  7. ↑ Joseph Erunke (9 June 2023) 37 newly approved private universities get FG's operational licences.. vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  8. ↑ Approved Schools nmcn.gov.ng. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  9. ↑ Steve Aya (11 March 2025) NUC, CLE Approve Sam Maris University Law Faculty as School Conducts Maiden Matriculation. thisdaylive.com . Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  10. ↑ Laolu Harolds (29 June 2023) Newly licensed varsity, Sam Maris, takes off in Ondo, commences admission process. tribuneonlineng.com. 29 July 2025.
  11. ↑ Wilson Macaulay (28 February 2025) Sam Maris University Matriculates 270 Students, Awards Scholarships To Pioneers. independent.ng. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  12. ↑ Varsity rolls out admission process.(29 June 2023). thenationonlineng.net . Retrieved 29 July 2025.
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