University of Jos
Motto | Discipline and Dedication |
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Type | Public |
Established | 1975 |
Chancellor | Tony Momoh |
Vice-Chancellor | Gray Goziem Ejikeme (acting) |
Students | 14,000 |
Location | , , |
Campus | Urban |
Colors | White, green, blue, brown, gold |
Nickname | UNIJOS |
Website | www |
The University of Jos, abbreviated as Unijos, is a Federal University in Jos, Plateau State, central Nigeria.
History[]
What became the University of Jos was established in November 1971 from the satellite campus of the University of Ibadan. The first students were admitted in January 1972 as pre-degree students and the first Bachelor of Arts degree program begun in October 1973. In October 1975, then military government under General Murtala Mohammed established the Unijos as a separate institution. The first Vice-Chancellor of the Unijos was Professor Gilbert Onuaguluchi. Classes began at the newly reorganized University of Jos in October 1976 with 575 students spreading over the existing four faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Education, Natural Sciences and Medical Sciences. Post-graduate programs were added in 1977. By 1978 Faculties of Law and Environmental Sciences were established and the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences was separated.
In 2003, the Carnegie Corporation of New York gave Unijos a $2 million grant to form its own fundraising department.[1]
Faculties[2][]
S/N | Faculties |
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1 | Faculty of Agriculture |
2 | Faculty of Arts |
3 | Faculty of Education |
4 | Faculty of Engineering |
5 | Faculty of Environmental Sciences |
6 | Faculty of Law |
7 | Faculty of Management Sciences |
8 | Faculty of Natural Sciences |
9 | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
10 | Faculty of Social Sciences |
11 | Faculty of Veterinary Medicine |
12 | Faculty of Faculty of Dental Sciences |
13 | Faculty of Faculty of Clinical Sciences |
14 | Faculty of Health Sciences & Technology |
15 | Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences |
Notable alumni[]
Notable alumni associated with the university include:
- Andrew Agwunobi, interim president of the University of Connecticut, U.S.
- John O. Agwunobi, CEO of Herbalife Nutrition
- Etannibi Alemika, first female professor of law from the Kogi State[3]
- Charity Angya, former Vice-chancellor Benue State University[4]
- Edward David Onoja, Deputy Governor of Kogi State.
- Solomon Dalung, former lecturer in the Faculty of Law and Minister of Youth and Sports
- Yakubu Dogara, former speaker, House of Representatives
- Gagdi Adamu Yusuf Member, House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Helon Habila, novelist
- Esther Ibanga, pastor and peace prize winner[5]
- Chukwuemeka Ike, novelist
- Audu Maikori, lawyer, entrepreneur
- Ali Mazrui, Kenyan political scientist
- Ebikibina Ogborodi, acting registrar of NECO
- Charles O'Tudor, brand strategist, entrepreneur
- Saint Obi, Nigerian actor
- Viola Onwuliri, Minister of Foreign affairs & Minister of State for Education, Nigeria, Professor of Biochemistry
- Igho Sanomi, Nigerian businessman
- Pauline Tallen, Nigerian politician
Vice chancellors[]
- E. A. Ayandele (1971-1975) (Ag) [6]
- Gilbert Onuaguluchi (1975-1978.First Vice Chancellor)
- E. U. Emovon (1978-1985) [7]
- Ochapa C. Onazi (1985-1989) [8]
- Para Mallum (1989-1993) [9]
- G. O. M. Tasie (1993-1994) (Ag)
- N.E. Gomwalk (1994-1999)
- M. Y. Mangvwat (2000-2001) (Ag)
- M. Y. Mangvwat (2001-2006)
- C.O.E. Onwuliri (2006-2006)[10] (Ag)
- Sonni Gwanle Tyoden(2006-2011).
- Hayward Babale Mafuyai (2011-2016) [11]
- Sabastine S. Maimako (2016-2021)
See also[]
- List of universities in Nigeria
- Category:University of Jos people
References[]
- ^ York, Carnegie Corporation of New. "A Carnegie Corporation of New York Announces $4 Million in Grants to Two West African Universities". Carnegie Corporation of New York. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ^ "Faculties | University of Jos". www.unijos.edu.ng. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
- ^ "Emily Alemika: The First Female Professor Of Law From Kogi State". Latest Nigerian News. Lagos, Nigeria: Cyclofoss Technologies Limited. 5 July 2016. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
- ^ Leading Women[permanent dead link], 2014, SunNewsOnLine.com, Retrieved 8 February 2016
- ^ Our Team, WOWWI, Retrieved 4 February 2016
- ^ "University of Jos History | University of Jos". www.unijos.edu.ng. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ^ "University of Jos History | University of Jos". www.unijos.edu.ng. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ^ "University of Jos History | University of Jos". www.unijos.edu.ng. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ^ "University of Jos History | University of Jos". www.unijos.edu.ng. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ^ UNIJOS VC extols former UNIJOS Ag. VC, the late Prof. Onwuliri, 2013, Plateau News Online Retrieved 10 August 2017
- ^ Mafuyai is new VC for UNIJOS, May 9, 2011, Vanguard news Retrieved 10 August 2017
External links[]
- University of Jos, official website
- Electronic School of Medicine
- Universities and colleges in Nigeria
- Jos
- Educational institutions established in 1975
- Public universities in Nigeria
- 1975 establishments in Nigeria