Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA), located in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, is a renowned institution committed to academic excellence and research.
Abstract:
This article provides an in-depth review of Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA), highlighting its history, academic programs, facilities, departments, and courses. Prospective students and researchers will find valuable information about this premier Nigerian state university.
History:
Adekunle Ajasin University was established as Obafemi Awolowo University in March 1982 by the government of the old Ondo State, headed by the late Chief Michael Adekunle Ajasin. The immediately succeeding military government of Navy Commodore Michael Bamidele Otiko changed its name to Ondo State University in 1985. Its relocation to Akungba Akoko in the new Ondo State became imperative in 1999, following the creation of a new state out of the old Ondo three years earlier in October 1996. The bill backing the relocation was signed into law by the then Governor of the State, Chief Adebayo Adefarati, in November 1999, and that prompted the movement of a crop of workers from the old site in Ado-Ekiti to Akungba Akoko on 1 December 1999.
Facilities:
– Modern lecture theaters
– Well-equipped laboratories
– Standard libraries
– Sports facilities
– Health center
– Student hostels
– Staff quarters
Departments:
– Faculty of Agriculture
– Faculty of Arts
– Faculty of Education
– Faculty of Engineering
– Faculty of Law
– Faculty of Management Sciences
– Faculty of Science
– Faculty of Social Sciences
Courses:
– Accounting
– Agricultural Economics
– Agricultural Extension
– Animal Science
– Biology
– Business Administration
– Chemistry
– Computer Science
– Economics
– English Language
– History
– Law
– Mathematics
– Microbiology
– Physics
– Political Science
– Sociology
Academic Programs:
– Undergraduate programs
– Postgraduate programs (PGD, (link unavailable), Ph.D.)
– Part-time programs
– Sandwich programs
Admission Requirements:
– UTME score: 160 and above
– O’level credits: 5, including English and Mathematics
– Post-UTME screening
Research and Community Service:
AAUA engages in cutting-edge research and community development projects.
Accreditation:
Fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC)
Conclusion:
Adekunle Ajasin University stands as a beacon of academic excellence in Nigeria. With its rich history, modern facilities, diverse departments, and extensive courses, AAUA offers students an unparalleled educational experience.
References:
Adekunle Ajasin University. (2024). University Profile.
National Universities Commission. (2024). Accreditation Status.
