University of Africa, Toru-Orua

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University of Africa, Toru-Orua
Latin: Universitas Africae, Toru-Orua[ citation needed ]
Motto
Cognitio, Diligenta, Servitium
Motto in English
Knowledge, Diligence, Service
Type Public
Established2016 (2016)
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kingston Nyamapfene
Location
Toru-Orua
,
Bayelsa State
,
Nigeria

5°06′01″N6°03′58″E / 5.10017°N 6.06609°E / 5.10017; 6.06609
CampusUrban, 200 acres (81 ha)
Colors     Red, green and white
Website www.uat.edu.ng

The University of Africa, Toru-Orua is a public university located in Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. [1] It was founded in 2016. [2] [3]

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History

The University of Africa, Toru-Orua was established under the Bayelsa State University Law of 2016. [4] [5]

The university admitted its first group of undergraduate students in 2017. [6] [7]

Leadership

The University of Africa, Toru-Orua has been led by academics since its establishment. The university's first Vice-Chancellor was Prof. Valentine A. Aletor, a scholar in Agricultural Biochemistry & Nutrition. [8] During Prof. Aletor's tenure from 2016 to 2019, the university's infrastructure was established, academic programs were formulated, and research initiatives were launched. [9]

Following Prof. Aletor's tenure, Prof. Kingston Nyamapfene became Vice-Chancellor. [10] Prof. Nyamapfene, an American citizen born in Zimbabwe, specializes in Soil Science, offering a distinctive perspective to the university's leadership. [11] Under his guidance, the university expanded its academic offerings, fostered research collaborations, and emphasized community engagement. [12]

Campus

The university's campus covers 200 acres in Toru-Orua. [13] The architectural design blends modern aesthetics with eco-friendly principles. [14] The campus features state-of-the-art lecture halls, laboratories, a comprehensive library, student hostels, and recreational facilities. [15] [16]

Academics

The University of Africa, Toru-Orua offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in disciplines such as Engineering, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Humanities, and Management. [17] [18] [19] [20]

Research

The university hosts several research centers, including the Center for Renewable Energy Studies, the Institute for Niger Delta Studies, and the Center for Advanced Social Research. [21] These centers conduct research on topics of societal importance, fostering collaboration between faculty, students, and external experts. [22] [23]

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