Achievers University
| Achievers University | |
|---|---|
| Established | 2007 |
| Type | Private |
| Vice-Chancellor | Engineer Professor T. S. Ibiyemi |
| Location |
 Idashen,Owo, Nigeria |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | http://www.achievers.edu.ng |
Achievers University is in Owo, Ondo State Nigeria
The University is a private sector initiative, established in 2007 and duly accredited by the National Universities Commission. The University is located on a sprawling expanse of land in Idasen community of Owo, consisting of Ulale 1, Ulale 11, Ulema, Ijegunma, Isijogun and Amurin Elegba (formerly Amurin,Ogain)[1]
The University sprang up from the Achievers Group of Education and Training Organisation, located in Ibadan Oyo State of Nigeria owned and run by Mr Bode Ayorinde and other well-meaning educationalists. The University commenced academic activities during the 2007/2008 academic session.
In the Nigerian National University Commission annual university rankings for 2013, it was rated 53rd.[2]
History
In July 2012 it was one of 7 private universities in Nigeria to have its operating licence suspended as part of a clampdown on private institutions offering unapproved or low-quality courses and substandard facilities.[3][4] The licence was restored on July 17, 2012 following an inspection by the National Universities Commission.[5]
See also
- Rufus Giwa Polytechnic
- Federal Medical Centre
References
- ↑ http://icaci.org/documents/ICC_proceedings/ICC2005/htm/pdf/oral/TEMA2/Session%201/DR.%20M.E.%20UFUAH%202.pdf Idasen community
- ↑ "NUC names University of Ibadan number 1 in Nigeria – See list of top 100". Daily Post. April 22, 2013.
- ↑ Odeh, Onche; Innocent Oweh. "Real reasons NUC suspended licences of seven private varsities". Daily Independent (Nigeria). Retrieved 5 June 2014.
- ↑ "NUC Suspends Operational Licences Of Seven Private Universities". Nigerian Magazine. Jul 5, 2012.
- ↑ "NUC conducts forensic survey on Achievers University". News24 Nigeria. 2012-08-14.
- ↑ Achievers University Students Portal