Ambrose Alli University

Ambrose Alli University (AAU)
Ambrose Alli University Front view
Former names
Bendel State University, Edo State University
MottoKnowledge for Advancement
TypePublic
Established1981 by Ambrose Folorunsho Alli
Academic affiliation
National Universities Commission (NUC)
ChancellorYahaya Abubakar (Estu Nupe)
Vice-ChancellorAsomwan Sonnie Adagbonyin
Location
Ekpoma
,
Edo State
,
Nigeria

6°44′41″N 6°05′05″E / 6.7446°N 6.0846°E / 6.7446; 6.0846
Websitewww.aauekpoma.edu.ng
Ambrose Alli University Sign Post

Ambrose Alli University (AAU) is a state-owned university in Edo State, Nigeria.[1] It was established in 1981 by the governor of Bendel State (now Edo and Delta States), Ambrose Folorunsho Alli. Initially known as Bendel State University, subsequently known as Edo State University, and finally changed to its present name in commemoration of Professor Ambrose Folorunsho Alli, AAU is accredited and recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC).[2][3] The Ambrose Alli University Library houses the information resources for the institution.

The current vice-chancellor (acting capacity) of the university is Asomwan Sonnie Adagbonyin. He was appointed on 8 February 2022 by the Governor of Edo state Godwin N. Obaseki.[4][5][6]

The former vice-chancellor Ignatius A. Onimawo[7] is credited for his unique deployment and application of information and communications technology (ICT) in every aspect of the day-to-day running of the institution.

  1. ^ "Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma | » History". Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  2. ^ "State Universities". www.nuc.edu.ng. National Universities Commission. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  3. ^ "AAU to become best state-owned Nigerian varsity, says VC". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 24 April 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  4. ^ "Protest in AAU over salaries, as government appoints Acting VC". Vanguard News. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Osarhieme Osadolor | University of Benin - Academia.edu". uniben.academia.edu. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  6. ^ "CONUA AAU backs Osadolor as acting VC, commends Obaseki over appointment". The Sun Nigeria. 14 May 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  7. ^ "VC tasks NAFDAC on safe food, beverages - The Nation Nigeria". The Nation Nigeria. 4 April 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2018.