Wesley University

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Wesley University
MottoKnowledge and Character for Development
TypePrivate
Established2007
Chancellor Paul Enenche
Vice-Chancellor Obeka Samuel Sunday
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Website www.wesleyuni.edu.ng

Wesley University, Ondo formally known as Wesley University of Science and Technology (WUSTO) is a Christian university in Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria. It was founded by the Methodist Church, Nigeria. [1] [2] The University was granted official license by the National Universities Commission (NUC) on 17 May 2007. Consequently, the official opening ceremony took place on 14 May 2008, at the University temporary site in Ondo town, while full academic activities commenced in October, 2008, with the admission and resumption of the University’s pioneer students. [3]

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