Federal University, Lokoja
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Other name | Fulokoja, FUL |
|---|---|
| Motto | Sic Itur Ad Astra |
Motto in English | The sky is the limit |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2011 |
| Accreditation | NUC |
Academic affiliations | ACU, AAU |
| Vice-Chancellor | Olayemi Akinwunmi |
Academic staff | 5 |
| Location | , Nigeria 6°31′0″N 3°23′10″E / 6.51667°N 3.38611°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Navy blue and Sky Blue |
| Website | www |
The Federal University Lokoja, popularly known as Fulokoja or by its acronym, FUL, is a federal university in the confluence city of Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State, North-Central Nigeria. Lokoja lies at the confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers.
The Federal University Lokoja was established in February 2011 by the Federal Government of Nigeria as a result of the indispensable need to create more universities in the country.[1][2][3][4]
Faculties and College
[edit]- Faculty of Sciences
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Social Science
- Faculty of Management Science
- Faculty of Education[5]
- College of Health Sciences[6]
Library
[edit]The library serves the requirements of its use for teaching, learning, and research.[7][8]
The University Library was established in the same year the university was established with Dr. Adekunle Kareem Sanusi as the pioneer University Librarian. In May, 2015, a University Librarian, Dr. Ezra Shiloba Gbaje was appointed. Dr. Sarah DaudaYani was appointed the second University Librarian in October 2020[9]
Library Services
- Lending
- User education
- Reference service
- Internet Access
- Printing and Bindery
- Digital Literacy.
Partnership/MoU
[edit]The university signed a memorandum of agreement with The Institute Of Sales And Marketing Management Of Nigeria (ISMMN), in enrolling of students in diploma certificate course in sales and marketing management in Nigeria.[10]
Anti Corruption unit
[edit]The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) ingurated is anticorruption unit in federal university of lokoja, this is to curb immoral act in the institution.[11]
Inauguration of Tech Lab
[edit]on the 16th of February 2024 there is a inauguration of Tech solar power modular Lab in the university.[12]
Commission of Building
[edit]The former governor of kogi state commission a administrative block building in federal teaching Hospital Lokoja,which is the Teaching hospital of the college of health science of the School.[13]
Matriculation
[edit]on the 5th of April the university matriculate 4925 students into various faculty in the school for the 2023/24 Academic section.[14]
Convocation
[edit]The university celebrated her 6th and 7th combined convocation ceremony on the 16th of October were 2511 students graduated from the university.[15]
See also
[edit]External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Education gist. "EducationGist – Federal University Lokoja Commences 29 New Academic Programmes In 5 Faculties". Archived from the original on 2 February 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
- ^ "Federal University, Lokoja - Educationgist.com". Archived from the original on 2 February 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
- ^ Tosin Makinde (7 October 2021). "Defence Academy students seek partnership with varsity".
- ^ Coker Hope Afe (Physics, Fulokoja). "5 new faculties In Federal University Lokoja". Archived from the original on 2 February 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
- ^ https://www.fulokoja.edu.ng/
- ^ ".:: Prof. Akinwumi Redoubles Efforts to Building Greater FUL, Reiterates Unwavering Commitment to his Vision Plan | Federal University Lokoja".
- ^ Saidu, Danjuma (January 2013). "Assessment of Library Resources and Services of Federal University Lokoja". Journal of Ahmadu Bello University Library Complex.
- ^ Danjuma, Saidu. "Assessment of Library Resources and Services of Federal University Lokoja". ResearchGate. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ "Profile of Nigerian University Libraries – Association of University Librarians of Nigerian Universities (AULNU)". Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ Oguntola, Tunde (23 June 2022). "Federal University Lokoja, ISMMN, Signs MoU On Diploma, Certificate Courses". Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ "ICPC Re-inaugurates Anti-Corruption Unit at Federal University, Lokoja – ICPC". Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ tvcnews (16 February 2024). "FG inaugurates Solar Powered Modular Tech Lab in Federal University University, Lokoja - Trending News". Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ Omole, Abayomi (29 July 2023). "Gov Bello Commissions New Administrative Block At Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja". Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ Jimoh, Yekini (5 April 2024). "Lokoja varsity matriculates 4,925 new students". Tribune Online. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ Akinfehinwa, John (16 October 2023). "Sixty one bag first class as 2,511 students graduate from Federal University Lokoja". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
