Madonna University is the first Catholic university in Nigeria. It was accredited by National Universities Commission. Madonna University Nigeria has three campuses that are located in Elele - Rivers State, Okija - Anambra State and Akpugo - Enugu State.
History
Founded on 10 May 1999 in Okija, Anambra State, it was established by Father Edeh.[1] Edeh had founded Our Saviour Institute of Science and Technology in Enugu the previous year.[2] In 2004, under the approval of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Madonna University's main campus was moved to Elele in Rivers State.[3]
Description
The university offers various courses including Law, Management, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy and Engineering.[3] The courses are accredited by the National Universities Commission, and the admission requirements are a minimum of 5 credits at not more than two sittings of the O-level schools Certificate Examination.[4]
The Elele campus has a University Teaching Hospital which is located a few kilometer away from the other campus at Okija.[5]
Notable alumni
- Hilda Baci (born 1995) chef, restaurateur, actress
- Tobechi Nneji, radio personality
References
- 1."Madonna University Alumni Association website". Archived from the original on 2009-06-10. Retrieved 2010-03-26.
- 2."More About Father Founder". Catholic Prayer Ministry of the Holy Spirit, Elele, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2010-03-26.
- 3.[3.2]"Madonna University". Madonnauniversity.edu.ng. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
- 4."Apply To Madonna University, Nigeria – Madonna University". 2 August 2018. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- 5."The Pro Chancellor – Madonna University". Archived from the original on 2022-07-03. Retrieved 2022-06-30.