Achievers University

Achievers University
Motto	"Knowledge, Integrity and Leadership".
Established	2007; 17 years ago
Chairman	Bode Ayorinde
Chancellor	Yakubu Dogara, 14th Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria
Vice-Chancellor	Prof. Omolola Irinoye
Location	Owo, Ondo, Nigeria; 7°10′27″N 5°35′00″E / 7.174188°N 5.583249°E
Campus	Urban
Website	www.achievers.edu.ng

Achievers University is in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria.

The university is a private-sector initiative, established in 2007 and accredited by the National Universities Commission. It is located on land in the Idasen community of Owo, consisting of Ulale 1, Ulale 11, Ulema, Ijegunma, Isijogun and Amurin Elegba (formerly Amurin, Ogain).^[1]

The university sprang from the Achievers Group of Education and Training Organization, located in Ibadan Oyo State of Nigeria owned and run by Hon (Dr.) Bode Ayorinde. Currently, the university is owned by Hon (Dr.) Bode Ayorinde and other notable personalities such as; Chief (Mrs.) Toyin Olakunri, Senator T. O. Olupitan, Senator Kolawole (Late) among 90 shareholders. The university commenced academic activities during the 2007–2008 academic session and has since then graduated 10 sets of students as at 2021.^[2]

Ranking

In the Nigerian National University Commission annual university rankings for 2013, it was rated 53rd.^[3]

In 2019, achievers university is ranked 98th out of 157 private university in Nigeria.^[4]

The university offers pre-and bachelor's bachelor's degree programs in courses spanning arts, business, and social sciences, as well as science and technology.^[5]

In July 2012, it was one of the seven private universities in Nigeria to have its operating license suspended as part of a clampdown on private institutions offering unapproved or low-quality courses and substandard facilities.^[6]^[7] The license was restored on July 17, 2012, following an inspection by the National Universities Commission.^[8]

Library

The library is situated in the main building, it helps to promote reading culture, facilitate teaching and academic research.^[9]

Lending Policy

For staff: Four books for the duration of four weeks.

For Students: Two books for the duration of two weeks

Library Hours

Mondays: Fridays: 8:00am-7:00pm

Saturdays: 12:00pm-4:00pm

Sundays: 12:00pm-4:00pm

Public Holidays: 12:00pm-4:00pm

Vacations: 8:00am-5:00pm

Courses offered

Courses approved by the National University Commission include:^[10]

College of Basic Health Science (COBHS)

B.Sc. Human Anatomy
B.Sc. Human Physiology
B.Sc. Public Health
B.MLS Medical Laboratory Science
B.NSc. Nursing Science

College of Engineering and Technology (COET)

B.Eng. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
B.Eng. Computer Engineering
B.Eng. Telecommunications Engineering
B.Eng. Mechatronics Engineering
B.Eng. Biomedical Engineering

College of Law (COL)

LL.B. – Bachelor of Laws

College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CONAS)

B.Sc. Microbiology
B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
B.Sc. Biochemistry
B.Sc. Computer Science
B.Sc. Geology
B.Sc. Plant Science & Biotechnology

College of Social and Management Science (COSMAS)

B.Sc. Accounting
B.Sc. Business Administration
B.Sc. Economics
B.Sc. Political Science
B.Sc. International Relations (including a three-month French language programme abroad)
B.Sc. Public Administration
B.Sc. Sociology
B.Sc. Criminology & Security Studies
History

References

^ http://icaci.org/documents/ICC_proceedings/ICC2005/htm/pdf/oral/TEMA2/Session%201/DR.%20M.E.%20UFUAH%202.pdf Idasen community
^ "10TH CONVOCATION CEREMONIES". www.achievers.edu.ng. February 11, 2021.
^ "NUC names University of Ibadan number 1 in Nigeria – See list of top 100". Daily Post. February 11, 2021.
^ "Achievers University, Owo [Ranking 2024 + Acceptance Rate]". EduRank.org - Discover university rankings by location. 2019-11-21. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
^ "Achievers University | School Fees, Courses & Admission info". universitycompass.com. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
^ Odeh, Onche; Innocent Oweh. "Real reasons NUC suspended licenses of seven private varsities". Daily Independent (Nigeria). Archived from the original on 11 October 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2014.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
^ "NUC Suspends Operational Licenses Of Seven Private Universities". Nigerian Magazine. Jul 5, 2012. Archived from the original on 2014-02-21.
^ "NUC conducts forensic survey on Achievers University". News24 Nigeria. 2012-08-14.
^ "Library – Achievers University". Retrieved 2024-05-07.
^ Scholars, Nigerian (2018-03-24). "List of Courses Offered at Achievers University Owo". Nigerian Scholars. Retrieved 2022-10-17.

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[1] ttp://icaci.org/documents/ICC_proceedings/ICC2005/htm/pdf/oral/TEMA2/Session%201/DR.%20M.E.%20UFUAH%202.pdf Idasen community

[2] "10TH CONVOCATION CEREMONIES". www.achievers.edu.ng. February 11, 2021.

[3] "NUC names University of Ibadan number 1 in Nigeria – See list of top 100". Daily Post. February 11, 2021.

[4] "Achievers University, Owo [Ranking 2024 + Acceptance Rate]". EduRank.org - Discover university rankings by location. 2019-11-21. Retrieved 2024-04-09.

[5] "Achievers University | School Fees, Courses & Admission info". universitycompass.com. Retrieved 2022-10-15.

[6] Odeh, Onche; Innocent Oweh. "Real reasons NUC suspended licenses of seven private varsities". Daily Independent (Nigeria). Archived from the original on 11 October 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2014.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

[7] "NUC Suspends Operational Licenses Of Seven Private Universities". Nigerian Magazine. Jul 5, 2012. Archived from the original on 2014-02-21.

[8] "NUC conducts forensic survey on Achievers University". News24 Nigeria. 2012-08-14.

[9] "Library – Achievers University". Retrieved 2024-05-07.

[10] Scholars, Nigerian (2018-03-24). "List of Courses Offered at Achievers University Owo". Nigerian Scholars. Retrieved 2022-10-17.

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