List of Nigerian university leaders

Since the development of the university sector in Nigeria with the first university (University of Ibadan), there has been over 200+ universities established in the country.

Here is a brief history of some of the most notable universities in Nigeria:

• University College of Ibadan (UCI): The UCI was founded in 1948 as a constituent college of the University of London. It was the first university in Nigeria and it played a major role in the development of higher education in the country. The UCI is now a fully autonomous university, and it is one of the most prestigious universities in Nigeria.

• University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN): The UNN was founded in 1960 as a federal university. It is the first land-grant university in Nigeria, and it is one of the largest universities in the country. The UNN is known for its strong academic programs and its commitment to research.

• University of Lagos (UNILAG): The UNILAG was founded in 1962 as a federal university. It is one of the most popular universities in Nigeria and it is known for its vibrant student life. UNILAG is also home to several research institutes and centers.

• Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU): The ABU was founded in 1962 as a federal university. It is the largest university in northern Nigeria, and it is known for its strong academic programs in the sciences and engineering. The ABU is also home to several research institutes and centers.

The current universities and their Vice-Chancellors are given (as at August 2023):

NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

University	Vice-Chancellor
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi	Professor M A Abdulazeez
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria	Professor Kabir Bala
Bayero University, Kano	Professor Sagir Abbas
Federal University Gashua, Yobe	Prof. Maimuna Waziri
Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun	Prof. Akporure Rim-Rukeh
Federal University of Technology, Akure	Prof. Adenike Oladiji
Federal University of Technology, Minna	Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta
Federal University of Technology, Owerri	Prof. (Mrs) Nnenna Nnannaya Oti
Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State	Professor Abdulkarim Muhammad
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina	Professor Armaya'u Hamisu
Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State	Prof. Umaru A Pate
Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State	Professor Sheju Adbul Rahman
Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State	Professor Olayemi Akinwunmi
Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State	Professor Sunday Oge Egom
Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa	Professor Teddy Charles Adias
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State	Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina
Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State	Professor Jude Sammani Rabo
Federal University, Birnin Kebbi	Prof. Bello Bala Shehu
Federal University, Gusau Zamfara	Prof. Muazu Abubakar Gusau
Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike	Professor Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe
Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola	Professor Abdullahi Liman Tukur
National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos	Professor Oluyemi Peters
Nigeria Police Academy Wudil	Professor Zana Mohammed Ibrahim
Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna	Professor Isah Garba (Provost)
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka	Professor Charles Esimone
Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife	Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire
University of Abuja, Gwagwalada	Professor Abdul-Rasheed Na' Allah
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta	Professor Felix Kolawole Salako
Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi	Prof. Richard Anande Kimbir
University of Benin	Professor Lilian Salami
University of Calabar	Prof. Florence Obi
University of Ibadan	Professor Kayode Oyebode Adebowale
University of Ilorin	Professor Sulyman Abdulkareem
University of Jos	Prof. Tanko Ishaya
University of Lagos	Prof. Folasade T Ogunsola
University of Maiduguri	Professor Aliyu Shugaba
University of Nigeria, Nsukka	Prof. Charles Igwe
University of Port-Harcourt	Professor Owunari Georgewill
University of Uyo	Professor Nyaudo Ndaeyo
Usumanu Danfodiyo University	Professor L S Bilbis
Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State	Prof. Emmanuel Adigio
Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna	Prof. Mohammed Dauda (Provost)
Nigerian Army University Biu	Prof. Kyari Mohammed
Federal University of Health Technology, Otukpo Benue State	Prof Innocent Ujah
Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State	Prof Musa Isiyaku Ahmed
Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State	Prof Sabo I Birnin-kudu
Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State	Prof Leo Daniel
Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State	Prof Bala Audu
Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State	Prof Akeem Olawale Lasisi
David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu	Prof. Jesse Uneke
Admiralty University Ibusa, Delta State	Prof. Paul Omaji
Abia State University, Uturu	Prof. Onyemachi M. Ogbulu
Adamawa State University Mubi	Prof (Mrs) Kaletapwa Farauta
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba	Prof. Olugbenga E. Ige
Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden	Prof. Nse U. Essien
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma	Professor Sunny Adagbonyi
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli	Prof. Greg C. Nwakoby
Bauchi State University, Gadau	Prof. Auwalu Uba Adamu
Benue State University, Makurdi	Prof. Joe Tor Iorapuu
Yobe State University, Damaturu	Prof. Mala M. Daura
Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar	Prof. Augustine Oko Angba
Delta State University Abraka	Professor Andy Egwunyenga
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki	Professor Chigozie N Ogbu
Ekiti State University	Prof. Edward O. Olanipekun
Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu	Prof.Aloysius Michael Okolie
Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe	Prof. Aliyu Usman El-Nafaty
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai	Prof. Kasim Adamu
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolumeni	Prof. Okechukwu Onochukwu
Imo State University, Owerri	Prof. U Chukwumaeze
Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa	Prof. Lawan Sani Taura
Kaduna State University, Kaduna	Professor Muhammad Tanko
Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil	Professor IShehu A Musa
Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero	Prof. Bashar Ladan Aliero
Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba	Professor Marietu Ohunene Tenuche
Kwara State University, Ilorin	Professor Mohammed M Akanbi
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso	Prof. Mojeed Olaide Liasu
Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa	Prof. Temi Emmanuel Ologunorisa
Rivers State University	Prof. Nlerum S. Okogbule
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye	Prof Ayodeji Johnson Agboola
Lagos State University, Ojo	Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello
Niger Delta University Yenagoa	Prof. Samuel Gowon Edoumiekumo
Nasarawa State University Keffi	Prof. Suleiman Bala Mohammed
Plateau State University Bokkos	Prof. Yohana D. Izam
Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode	Prof. Oluwole Sikiru Banjo
Umar Musa Yar' Adua University Katsina	Prof. Sanusi Mamman
Osun State University Osogbo	Prof Odunayo Clement Adeboye
Taraba State University, Jalingo	Prof. Sunday Paul Bako
Sokoto State University	Prof. Bashiru Garba
Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano	Prof. Muktar Atiku Kurawa
First Technical University Ibadan	Prof. Adesola Ajayi
Ondo State University of Medical Sciences	Prof. Adesegun Fatusi
Edo State University Uzairue	Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor (Ag)
Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State	Prof. Ikechukwu N. S. Dozie
University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State	Prof. Kingston Nyamapfene
Bornu State University, Maiduguri	Prof. Umar Kyari Sandabe
Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta	Prof Akinwale Coker
Gombe State University of Science and Technology
Zamfara State University	Prof Yahaya Zakari Abdullahi
Bayelsa Medical University	Prof. Ebitimitula Nicholas Etebu
University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo, Imo State	Prof. Patrick E. Egbule
Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi	Prof. Salawu Sadiku
University of Delta, Agbor	Prof. Stells C. Chiemeke
Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro
Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba
Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti State	Prof. Olufemi V Adeoluwa
Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin
Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikorodu
Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto
Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno
University of Ilesa, Osun State
Emanuel Alayande University of Education Oyo
Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education
Achievers University, Owo	Professor Samuel Aje
Adeleke University, Ede	Prof. Samuel E Alao
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti - Ekiti State	Prof. E. Smaranda Olarinde
African University of Science & Technology, Abuja	Professor Azikiwe P. Onwualu
Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan	Prof. Timothy A. Adebayo
Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin	Professor Noah Yusuf
Al-Qalam University, Katsina	Prof. Nasiru Musa Yauri
American University of Nigeria, Yola	Dr. Margee Ensign
Augustine University	Prof. Steve Afolami
Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo	Professor Ademola Stephen Tayo
Baze University	Prof. Michael Hodd
Bells University of Technology, Otta	Professor Jeremiah Ojediran
Benson Idahosa University, Benin City	Prof. Sam Guobadia
Bingham University, New Karu	Prof. William Barnabas Qurix
Bowen University, Iwo	Professor. Joshua Ogunwole
Caleb University, Lagos	Professor Nosa Owens-Ibie
Caritas University, Enugu	Professor Vincent C. Okore
Chrisland University	Prof (Mrs) Chinedum Peace Babalola
Covenant University Ota	Prof. Abiodun Humphrey Adebayo
Crawford University Igbesa	Prof. Isaac Rotimi Ajayi
Crescent University	Professor Ibrahim Gbajabiamila
Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo	Prof. Timothy O Olagbemiro
K, Ilara-Mokin	Prof. Olukayode O. Amund
Evangel University, Akaeze	Prof. I U Kalu
Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo	Prof. Amidu Olalekan Sanni
Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike - Enugu State	Prof. (Revd.) Chikelu. Anieke
Gregory University, Uturu	Prof. M O E Iwuala
Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun	Prof. Segun Odunola
Hezekiah University, Umudi	Prof. Chiedozie O. Ibegbulem
Igbinedion University Okada	Professor Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye
Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji	Professor Kola Sonaike
Kings University, Ode Omu	Prof. Adenike Kuku
Kwararafa University, Wukari	Professor Yakubu A Ochefu
Landmark University, Omu-Aran.	Prof. Charity O. Aremu
Lead City University, Ibadan	Prof. Kabiru Aderemi Adeyemo
Madonna University, Okija	Prof. Uchenna Casmir Anyanwu
Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo	Prof. Adegbaye F. Igbasan
Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University	Prof. (Mrs.) Ibiynka A. Fuwape
Mountain Top University	Prof Elijah Ayolabi
Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja	Prof. Osman Nuri Aras
Novena University, Ogume	Prof Chris Aniche Okoroafor
Obong University, Obong Ntak	Professor Udouda M Ekanemesang
Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu - Osun State	Prof. Benjamin Segun Aribisala
Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos	Professor Enase Okonedo
Paul University, Awka - Anambra State	Professor Obiora Nwosu
Redeemer's University, Ede	Professor Anthony Enisan Akinlo
Renaissance University, Enugu	Prof. Patrick Egbunam Emekekwue
Rhema University, Obeama-Asa - Rivers State	Professor O. C. Onwudike
Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom	Prof. Celestine A Ntuen
Salem University, Lokoja	Prof. Alewo Johnson Akub
Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa.	Prof. Babatunde A. Idowu
Southwestern University, Oku Owa	Prof. Jide Oluwajuyitan
Summit University, Offa	Prof. Abiodun Musa Aibinu
Tansian University, Umunya	Professor Edward Chukwuka Orji
University of Mkar, Mkar	Prof. Zacharys A. Gundu
Veritas University, Abuja	Prof. Yacinth E. Ichoku
Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa - Edo State	Professor F E Obi Ikediugwu
Wesley University Ondo	Professor Tola Badejo
Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State	Prof. (Mrs) Olete Okobiah
Christopher University Mowe	Prof. Oyelana Olatunji
Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State	Prof. Kolade Ayorinde
Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State	Prof. J O Afolayan
Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State	Prof. Anthony Akinwole
Legacy University, Okija Anambra State	Prof. Moses Nkem Chendo
Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State	Prof. Julian Osuji
Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State	Prof John Adesiji Olorunmaiye
Coal City University Enugu State	Prof. Afam Icha-Ituma
Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State	Prof. Chimezie A Omeonu
Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State	Prof. Remy Onyewuenyi
Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo	Prof. Julius Kolawole Oloke
PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt	Prof. Michael Diejomaoh
Atiba University Oyo	Prof Sunday Okeniyi
Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos	Professor Muheez Alani Durosinmi
Skyline University, Kano	Dr. Ajith Kumar V V
Greenfield University, Kaduna	Prof. Simon Katung
Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State	Prof Olajide A. Olorunisola
Trinity University Ogun State	Professor Charles Korede Ayo
Westland University Iwo, Osun State	Prof. Oshiotse A. Okwilagwe
Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State	Prof. Patrick James Ebewo
Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State	Professor Francisca Oladipo
Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo State
Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State
Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State
Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State
Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State
Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State
NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State	Prof. Ishaya Haruna Nock
Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State	Prof. Nanven Audu Gambo
James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State	Prof. Chukuka Enwemeka
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State	Prof. Mohammad Israr
Capital City University, Kano State	Prof Sadiq Zubair Abubakar
Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State	Prof. Adebola Mahfouz Adedimeji
University of Offa, Kwara State	Prof. Musa Aibinu
Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State	Prof. Mohammad Israr
Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State	Prof. Muhammad Alkali
Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja	Prof. Gylych Jelilov
Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State	Prof. Hassana Sani Darma
Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State	Prof. Inuwa Musa-Fodio
PEN Resource University, Gombe	Prof. Yusuph Amuda Yahaya
Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno	Prof. Abubakar Kundiri
Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State
Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano
Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State
Baba Ahmed University, Kano State
Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State
Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State	Professor Hakeem Fawehinmi,
Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra State
Newgate University, MInna, Niger State.
European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, FCT
NorthWest University Sokoto State
Rayhaan University, Kebbi
Muhammad Kamalud University Kwara
Sam Maris University, Ondo
Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye Ogun State
Lux Mundi University Umuahia, Abia State
Maduka University, Ekwegbe, Enugu State
PeaceLand University, Enugu State
Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia State
Vision University, Ikogbo, Ogun State
Azman University, Kano State
Huda University, Gusau, Zamafara State
Franco British International University, Kaduna State
Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja
Gerar University of Medical Science Imope Ijebu, Ogun State.
British Canadian University, Obufu Cross River State
Hensard University, Toru-Orua, Sagbama, Bayelsa State
Amaj University, Kwali, Abuja
Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa State
Wigwe University, Isiokpo Rivers State
Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemisi, Ekiti State
University on the Niger, Umunya, Anambra state
Elrazi Medical University Yargaya University, Kano State
Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Shanahan University Onitsha, Anambra State
The Duke Medical University, Calabar, Cross River State
Mercy Medical University, Iwo, Ogun State
Cosmopolitan University Abuja
Miva Open University, Abuja FCT
Iconic Open University, Sokoto State.
West Midlands Open University, Ibadan, Oyo State
Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja
El-Amin University, Minna, Niger State
College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna State
Jewel University, Gombe state
Prime University, Kuje, FCT Abuja
Nigerian University of Technology and Management, Apapa, Lagos State
Al-Bayan University, Ankpa, Kogi State

See also

• List of universities in Nigeria
• University of Nigeria

Sources

• Federal Universities In Nigeria
• State Universities In Nigeria
• Private Universities In Nigeria

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