Ambrose Alli University
| Year dem found am | 1981  |
|---|---|
| Official name | Ambrose Alli University |
| Native label | Ambrose Alli University |
| Affiliate plus | Academic Staff Union of Universities |
| Dem name after | Ambrose Alli |
| Found by | Ambrose Alli |
| Motto text | Knowledge for Advancement |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Edey de administrative territorial entity insyd | Edo State |
| Located in time zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Ein location | Edo State |
| Coordinate location | 6°44′41″N 6°5′4″E |
| Member of | Association of African Universities |
| Language dem use | English |
| Dema official website | http://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng/ |
Ambrose Alli University (AAU) be state-owned university insyd Edo State, Nigeria.[1] Na dem establish am insyd 1981 by de governor of Bendel State (now Edo den Delta States), Ambrose Folorunsho Alli. Initially dem know am as Bendel State University, subsequently dem know am as Edo State University, wey finally dem change am to ein present name for commemoration of Professor Ambrose Folorunsho Alli, de National Universities Commission (NUC) accredited den recognise AAU.[2][3] De Ambrose Alli University Library dey house de information resources for de institution.
De current vice-chancellor (acting capacity) of de varsity be Asomwan Sonnie Adagbonyin. Na dem appoint am for 8 February 2022 by de Governor of Edo state Godwin N. Obaseki.[4][5][6]
De former vice-chancellor Ignatius A. Onimawo[7] dem credit for ein unique deployment den application of information den communications technology (ICT) for every aspect of de day-to-day running of de institution.
Faculties
[edit | edit source]- Campus
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Arts[8]
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering & Technology
- Faculty of Environmental Studies
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Life Sciences
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science
- Faculty of Physical Science
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- College of Medicine
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Clinical Sciences
Library
[edit | edit source]De University Library start operate fully for 1983. De first university librarian dem hire am for 1982, den de library ein initial book collection consist of 36,509 volumes, wey dey include 30,818 books den 5,691 government documents, plus 369 journal titles. At de time de library open, dem get 24 employees, wey dey include 20 junior den 4 senior employees. For de early years of existence, de library experience series of moves as dem search for appropriate office space. De library first move from temporary office to temporary administrative building, wey e move to three-bedroom home, before finally dem relocate to de Emaudo Campus insyd December 1982, wey be ein permanent location. Dem then library relocate again for 1987 to de Ujemen Campus, wey get more welcoming academic atmosphere. For 1999, dem officially gbele three-story library facility by de head of state, wey dey occupy 14,000 square meters. De library system currently dey consist of main library den several outreach libraries, wey e be hybrid library system wey provide print den non-print information resources.[9]
Misconduct
[edit | edit source]Ambrose Alli University announce de sacking of four lecturers ova gross misconduct. Na dem approve de dismissal after de emergency meeting wey dem hold for 1 December 2021.[10]
Alumni
[edit | edit source]- Samantha Agazuma, Nigerian cricketer[11]
- Alibaba Akpobome, Nigerian comedian
- Benedict Ayade, governor, Cross River State[12]
- Buchi, comedian
- Aisha Buhari, wifey of de former presido, Muhammadu Buhari[13]
- Tony Elumelu, chairmo, heirs holdings; successful Nigerian investor, philanthropist & entrepreneur[14]
- Don Jazzy, singer den entrepreneur[15]
- Festus Keyamo, lawyer, socialist, critic, columnist den human right activist[16]
- Samuel Oboh, Canadian architect den presido of de Alberta chapter of Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC)
- Omawumi, singer[17]
- Peggy Ovire, Nigerian actor
- Chris Oyakhilome, founder, Christ Embassy
- Juwon Lawal Razaq, businessman den entrepreneur
Photo gallery
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References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma | » History". Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ↑ "State Universities". www.nuc.edu.ng. National Universities Commission. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ↑ "AAU to become best state-owned Nigerian varsity, says VC". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 24 April 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ↑ "Protest in AAU over salaries, as government appoints Acting VC". Vanguard News. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ↑ "Osarhieme Osadolor | University of Benin - Academia.edu". uniben.academia.edu. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ↑ "CONUA AAU backs Osadolor as acting VC, commends Obaseki over appointment". The Sun Nigeria. 14 May 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ↑ "VC tasks NAFDAC on safe food, beverages - The Nation Nigeria". The Nation Nigeria. 4 April 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
- ↑ "Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma | » Art". Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- ↑ "Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma | » About the Library". Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ↑ Odili, Esther (6 December 2021). "Prominent Nigerian University Sacks 4 Lecturers Over Gross Misconduct". legit.ng. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ↑ "Nigeria Women's cricket: An uplifting and empowering force". Emerging Cricket. 8 October 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ↑ "Ben Ayade Archives". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ↑ "Ambrose Alli University to honour Aisha Buhari, Odion Ighalo, others". The Nation. 23 November 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
- ↑ "Tony Elumelu: Success is made up of 1% dreams and 99% hard work". New African Magazine. 9 August 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ↑ Amaechi, Stella (30 November 2020). "Don Jazzy's biography: How did he become famous?". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ↑ "Festus Keyamo Archives". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ↑ "Omawumi: Bottom Belle Diva". National Daily. 1 December 2012. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 16 February 2014.