University of Mkar

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University of Mkar
TypePrivate
Established2005
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Campus Urban

University of Mkar, Mkar is a private Christian institution established by the Church of Christ in Sudan among the Tiv (NKST). Founded in June, 2005. [1]

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The current Vice-Chancellor of the University is prof. Zacharys Anger Gundu, he took the mantle of leadership in August, 2021.

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University of Mkar is located in Mkar Benue State, Nigeria. It was formerly called Hilltop University. It is a Christian University. [2] [3]

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Graduates of mkar university. igirgi Ngumimi Stephanie (sociology class 2019). IGI