Ifeanyi Ibe
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted licence to Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia State, to operate as a private university.
The ceremony, which took place in Abuja recently, also attracted key stakeholders.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelA statement by the university said it is set to embark on its mission to deliver quality education, with focus on entrepreneurship, research, innovation and social impact.
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Dr Godwin Nwabunka, a development economist and Chairman of Board of Trustees of Grooming Centre, is the founder of the university.
Nwabunka said: “The establishment of the university is a response to the growing need for expanded access to higher education in the country.
“The initiative is a testament to the resolve to building capacity, providing opportunities and promoting entrepreneurship.
“The school will provide a distinct educational experience while fostering innovation, research and sustainable outcomes.”
“The institution will promote academic, sporting and social linkages with other universities across the globe, to further enrich learning experience,” he added.
Chairman of the Planning and Implementation Committee, Prof Akaneren Essien, said, “It is our hope that the university will produce globally competitive graduates who will drive socioeconomic development with meaningful results.
“The ivory tower looks forward to welcoming its first set of students and making a lasting impact in the tertiary education sub-sector.”
The university is located in Amizi, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State.
