Michael Okpara University of Agriculture

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
MottoKnowledge, Food and Security
TypePublic
Established1992[1]
ChancellorHis Royal Highness Alhaji Abubakar Shehu Abubakar 3rd
Vice-ChancellorProf. Ursula Ngozi Akanwa
Location
Umudike (main campus)
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5°28′50.39″N 7°32′44.48″E / 5.4806639°N 7.5456889°E / 5.4806639; 7.5456889
Campus
  • Urban
ColorsGreen and yellow   
NicknamesUmudykes, U'dykers
Websitehttp://www.mouau.edu.ng/
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Entrance.

The Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, originally the Federal University of Agriculture, is a federal university in Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria[2] was established as a specialized university by a Federal Government of Nigeria Decree No 48 of November 1992. It began formal activities in May 1993 with the appointment of the first Council and Vice-Chancellor Professor Placid C. Njoku on 27 May 1993, while other key officials of the university were appointed later.[3]

The first set of students were admitted into the institution during the 1993/94 academic year with a student population of 82.

The nickname "Umudykes" or "U'dykers" is used for students, alumni, and sports teams of the university.[4]

Vice Chancellors

Several vice chancellors have served the school for a non-renewable period of five years.

  1. Professor Placid Njoku (1993 – 1999)
  2. Professor Ogbonnaya Onwudike (January 2000 – February 2006)
  3. Professor Ikenna Onyido (March 2006 – February 2011)
  4. Professor Hillary O. Edeoga (March 2011 – February 2016)
  5. Professor Francis Otunta (March 1st 2016 – March 2021)
  6. Professor Mmaduebisi Ofo Iwe (March 2021 –March 2026 )
  7. Professor Ursula Ngozi Akanwa (March 2026-)

Location

The institution is located in the Agricultural Training and Research city of Umudike, about 10 kilometers from Umuahia (capital of Abia State).[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ National University Commission Accreditation Archived 2008-03-11 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ↑ "Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Formerly Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike". Association of African Universities. Archived from the original on 2006-10-06. Retrieved 2006-06-26.
  3. ↑ "About | Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike". www.mouau.edu.ng. 21 April 2020. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
  4. ↑ Imka, Jabulani (2022-05-23). "Fresh List Of COurses Offered In MOUAU & Cut Off Marks mouau.edu.ng". MYTOPSCHOOLS. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
  5. ↑ "Historical Background | Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike". www.mouau.edu.ng. 22 April 2020. Retrieved 2021-06-03.