Salem University, Lokoja

Salem University
SU
Motto	Raising Global Leaders
Type	Private
Established	2007
Chancellor	Dr. Sam Amaga
Vice-Chancellor	Alewo Johnson Akubo
Location	Lokoja , Kogi State , Nigeria
Campus	Urban
Colours	Blue, Purple
Website	salemuniversity.edu.ng

Salem University, Lokoja is a privately owned university located in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. The institution was founded by Archbishop Sam Amaga, the president of Salem International Christian Center in 2007. ^[1] ^[2] ^[3]

History

Salem University is a private Christian university located in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. The institution was founded by Nigerian cleric and televangelist Archbishop Sam Amaga, the founder of Salem International Christian Centre.^[4]

The university received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2007 as part of the expansion of private university education in Nigeria.^[5]^[6]

Administration and Governance

List of Vice-Chancellors

Vice-Chancellors of Salem University
Vice-Chancellor	Tenure
Prof. Simon M. Irtwange	2007–2012
Prof. Alewo Johnson-Akubo	2012–2016
Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu	2016–2020
Prof. Alewo Johnson-Akubo	2020–present

Campus

The University is situated on its only campus in Jimgbe, Lokoja, where all its academic activities take place. All undergraduate students also reside here. ^[7]

References

↑ Salem University. "History of Salem University". Retrieved 3 September 2013.
↑ Salem University. "Vision". Retrieved 3 September 2013.
↑ Salem University. "Values". Retrieved 3 September 2013.
↑ "About Salem University". Salem University. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
↑ Odogun, Gbenga (22 March 2023). "Salem University gets NUC accreditation for seven courses". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
↑ "Private Universities in Nigeria". National Universities Commission. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
↑ Julius, Atabor (2024-06-28). "Salem University Gets Full Accreditation Of Courses By NUC". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-12.

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