Peter University, Achina-Onneh
| Motto | Ut Omnes Excellant |
|---|---|
Motto in English | That all May Excel |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 2020 |
| Founders | Catholic Dioceses of Awka and Ekwuluobia |
| Accreditation | 2020 |
| Affiliations | ICAN |
Religious affiliation | Catholic church |
| Vice-Chancellor | Fr Prof. Chukwuemenam Umezinwa |
| Location | Achina and Onneh , Anambra , Nigeria |
| Campus | |
| Website | https://www.puni.edu.ng/ |
Peter University, Achina/Onneh is a private university in Nigeria. It is an approved university by the Federal Government of Nigeria and owned by the Catholic Dioceses of Awka and Ekwulobia.[1] It is located in Achina and Onneh towns of Aguata and Orumba local government areas, respectively in Anambra State, Nigeria.[2][3]
Accreditation
On May 12, 2022, the National Universities Commission (NUC) approved of 12 private universities in Nigeria. Peter University was one of them.[4][5][6] The institution is in affiliation with ICAN.[7]
Matriculation
In 2024, Peter University had its maiden matriculation ceremony with about two hundred fresh students.[3]
References
- ↑ BrainPower (2022-05-13). "Peter University Achina-Onneh live on BrainPower". Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ↑ "Peter University Gets Approval …Awka, Ekwulobia and Nnewi Dioceses React – NIGERIA CATHOLIC NETWORK". Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- 1 2 Online, ITREALMS. "Peter University to hold maiden matriculation @April 19 - ITREALMS". Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ↑ "FEC Approves 12 New Private Universities | National Universities Commission". Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ↑ "NUC presents provisional licences to 12 new private universities". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 2022-05-12. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ↑ "Twelve new private universities get licences". Peoples Gazette. Abuja, Nigeria. News Agency of Nigeria. 2022-05-12. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ↑ "Peter University". Nigerian Private Schools. Retrieved 2026-03-09.