Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
| Motto | Knowledge, Food and Security |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1992[1] |
| Chancellor | His Royal Highness Alhaji Abubakar Shehu Abubakar 3rd |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Ursula Ngozi Akanwa |
| Location | Umudike (main campus) , , 5°28′50.39″N 7°32′44.48″E / 5.4806639°N 7.5456889°E |
| Campus |
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| Colors | Green and yellow |
| Nicknames | Umudykes, U'dykers |
| Website | http://www.mouau.edu.ng/ |
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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.
- Professor Placid Njoku (1993 – 1999)
- Professor Ogbonnaya Onwudike (January 2000 – February 2006)
- Professor Ikenna Onyido (March 2006 – February 2011)
- Professor Hillary O. Edeoga (March 2011 – February 2016)
- Professor Francis Otunta (March 1st 2016 – March 2021)
- Professor Mmaduebisi Ofo Iwe (March 2021 –March 2026 )
- 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
- ↑ National University Commission Accreditation Archived 2008-03-11 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "About | Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike". www.mouau.edu.ng. 21 April 2020. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ↑ Imka, Jabulani (2022-05-23). "Fresh List Of COurses Offered In MOUAU & Cut Off Marks mouau.edu.ng". MYTOPSCHOOLS. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
- ↑ "Historical Background | Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike". www.mouau.edu.ng. 22 April 2020. Retrieved 2021-06-03.

