nigerian universities vision and mission

REPUTATION

OF NIGERIAN

UNIVERSITIES

VISION &

MISSION

“The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.”

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- Socrates

The Times Higher Education (THE) publishes THE World Reputation

Rankings. According to the 2015 release, “It is based purely on subjective

opinion, but it is the informed opinion of leading thinkers across the world –

those who are best placed to understand quality teaching and research

across our universities”.

“The rankings are both an indicator of global prestige and a predictor of

future global prestige – because a top global reputation has real-world

effects, helping institutions to attract the best global talent, to forge strong

international partnerships and to attract investment.

The Roman wit Publilius Syrus famously wrote:“A good reputation is more valuable than money.” But

in today’s academy, reputation is the currency: research

has shown that institutional standing is the top

consideration for academics when moving jobs, is vital

for the formation of international collaborations, and is

essential in persuading philanthropists to give and

industrial partners to invest.

Reputation is also fundamental to student decision-making. Research by recruitment

agents IDP has shown that a university’s good name is the prime consideration –

above tuition fees and even course content – for international students when

choosing study destinations.

REPUTATION BASICALLY IS HOW THE WORLD SEES YOU!

I came across a piece by Yang Fujia titled: WHAT MAKES A

GOOD UNIVERSITY? In Chapter 1: EXPERIENCE OF FIRST-RATE

UNIVERSITIES WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDING; item No. 4

which is the subject of this piece, says:

The National Universities Commissions regulates University education in

Nigeria, and should be in the best position to make publications that could

be used to determine the reputation of Nigerian Universities. This currently

does not formerly happen; therefore, Nigerian Students and their Parents

depend on international rankings of our Universities to sometimes make

career decision.

“FIRST-RATE UNIVERSITIES MUST HAVE

CLEARLY DEFINED MISSIONS AND

DISTINCTIVE QUALITIES”

Since great organization are sometimes known by their Vision & Mission; this

piece is an attempt to know if one can determine the reputation of Nigerian

universities from their VISION & MISSION. How SIMPLE, CLEAR and CONCISE

are these VISIONS and MISSIONS? Are they available and publicly accessible?

First, let us begin with VISIONS / MISSIONS of some highly reputable

universities.

YALE’S stated missions: to educate leaders for the nation and the whole

world, and

to advance, disseminate and preserve knowledge

and culture

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECH. (CALTECH) mission:

expand human knowledge and benefit societythrough research integrated with education.

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY mission:

create an engaging environment that inspires

students to realize their full potential through self-

discovery, connection to community, meaningfulwork, a love of learning, and a life of purpose.

LET US PROCEED TO SEE THE VISIONS & MISSIONS OF

NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES (FEDERAL, STATE & PRIVATE)

FEDERAL

UNIVERSITIES

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Vision Mission

Ownership: Established:7

To be a world-class institution for

academic excellence geared towards meeting societal

needs.

To expand the frontiers of knowledge through provision of excellent conditions for learning and research

To produce graduates who are worthy in character and sound judgment

To contribute to the transformation of society through creativity and innovation

To serve as a dynamic custodian of society's salutary values and thus sustain its integrity.

University of Ibadan, Ibadan

Federal 1948

Vision Mission


To create a functional, globally competitive &

research-focused University which is not just an Ivory

Tower, but responsive to the needs of the society, while

delivering World-class education and Knowledge.

To place the University of Nigeria in the forefront of Research and development, Innovation, Knowledge Transfer and Human Resource Development in the global academic terrain, while promoting the core values which will ensure the restoration of the dignity of man.

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Federal 1960

Vision Mission


To be a world-class university comparable to any other, engaged in imparting contemporary knowledge,

using high quality facilities and multi-disciplinary approaches, to

men and women of all races, as well as generating new ideas and

intellectual practices relevant to the needs of its immediate community,

Nigeria and the world at large.

To advance the frontiers of learning and break new grounds, through teaching,

research and the dissemination of knowledge of the highest quality; to

establish and foster national and international integration, development and

the promotion of African traditions and cultures; to produce high-level human power and enhance capacity-building

through retaining, in order to meet the needs and challenges of the catchment area, Nigeria and the rest of the world.

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Federal 1962

Vision Mission


The vision is of a top rated university in Africa, that is, the

technological flagship of the West African sub-region, as

evidenced by its application of modern technology to teaching, research and

community service, and its provision of practical solutions

to social, cultural and economic problems.

To promote by research and other means the advancement of knowledge and its practical application to social, cultural, economic, scientific and technological

problems; to create a conducive teaching and learning community for imparting

skills, knowledge, behavior and attitude; advance and protect the independence of the academic enterprise; engender a

sense of selfless public service and promote the African culture and

tradition

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife

Federal 1962

Vision Mission


To be a top class institution for the

pursuit of excellence in knowledge,

character and service to humanity.

To provide a conducive teaching, learning, research and

development environment, where staff and students will

interact and compete effectively with other counterparts, both

nationally and internationally in terms of intellectual competence and the zeal to add value to our

World

University of Lagos, Akoka

Federal 1962

Vision Mission


To be a model institution of higher learning which ranks among the best in

the world and is responsive to the reactive and innovative abilities of

the Nigerian people.

To develop the human mind to be creative, innovative,

research oriented, competent in areas of specialization,

knowledgeable in entrepreneurship and dedicated to service

University of Benin, Benin

Federal 1970

Vision Mission


Bayero University shall be a world-class

university in Africa renowned for its

excellence in teaching research and quality of

its products.

To provide world-class academic and

professional training, community services and conduct research for the

advancement of the society.

Bayero University, Kano

Federal 1975

Vision Mission


Attainment and maintenance of the highest form of excellence in teaching, research and service,

thereby becoming a leading light in Nigeria, the Continent and the

world of excellence linking up with the latest scholarly developments,

academic achievement, and technological breakthrough.

Provision of: a conducive learning environment-

high quality learning that is accessible and affordable

an attractive reward system for excellence in teaching-research, service to the community in the areas of Agriculture, Science, Medicine, Law, Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, creativity and innovativeness

the spirit of co-operation and team work while recognizing individual talent and achievement

University of Calabar, Calabar

Federal 1975

Vision Mission


Making University of Ilorin a premier, dual-mode

institution to use the best practices and technologies in

targeted programmes and content areas to reach

diverse student population so that they can achieve their educational goals.

Our mission is the delivery of quality education by

extending the University campus beyond its

physical limits to meet the changing needs of the

learner and society.

University of Ilorin, Ilorin

Federal 1975

Vision Mission


To nurture a University of high international standard so that the

quality of the institution is rated the best in

Nigeria

Encourage the advancement of learning, promoting scholarship and community service.

Providing an environment in which staff can develop their potential, contributing optimally to the University so that students can acquire academic and professional competence in their respective disciplines.

Judicious allocation of resources to achieve strategic objectives.

Enhancing the character moulding of our students within the context of our motto

University of Jos, Jos

Federal 1975

Vision Mission


The University, apart from achieving Competence in the basic

Arts and Sciences aims at excellence in Agriculture,

Pastoralism, Engineering, Human and Veterinary Medical and

Information Technology as well as in Arid Zone. Trans Saharan and

Inter-African Peace and Strategic Studies.

The University of Maiduguri shall be an institution dedicated to

Scholarship and Learning in the Arts, science, Humanities and

Technology and the development of moral and civic character of all

persons who pass through her Portals

University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri

Federal 1975

Vision Mission


The University of Port Harcourt aims to be ranked

amongst the best universities in Africa,

renowned for its teaching, research, creativity and

innovation.

The pursuit of academic excellence, advancement of knowledge and

community service through quality teaching, life-long learning, social

inclusion, strengthening civil society and policy-relevant research that addresses the challenges of contemporary society.

To achieve this Mission, the University is guided by the spirit of enquiry, self-

reliance, fairness, ethical and professional standards of the disciplines.

University of Portharcourt, Portharcourt

Federal 1975

Vision Mission


Usumanu Danfodiyo University

Federal 1975

Vision Mission


Federal University of Technology, Owerri

Federal 1980

Vision Mission


To be a world-class University of Technology and

a Centre of Excellence in training, research and

service delivery

To promote technological advancement by providing conducive environment for

research, teaching and learning which engenders development of products that are technologically oriented, self-reliant and relevant

to society

Federal University of Technology, Akure

Federal 1981

Vision Mission


The University strives to become a world class and

Nigeria's leading University recognized for its excellence

in capacity building and service delivery.

Federal University of Technology, Minna as a specialized University is

committed to the training of skilled and innovative work-force that would transform

Nigeria's.

Federal University of Technology, Minna

Federal 1982

Vision Mission


To produce officers with broad-based training in both military

and academic subjects designed to serve as a

foundation for the future progressive development of

officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

To provide each officer cadet with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to

meet the requirements of a military officer through military, academic and

character development.

Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna

Federal 1985

Vision Mission


Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi

Federal 1988

Vision Mission


To Be a World-Class University in

Science and Technology.

Innovations for Sustainable

Development Through Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Research.

Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola

Federal 1988

Vision Mission


To develop an institution of higher learning that

combines academic excellence with the

pursuit of the unity of Nigeria

To provide instructional, research, and public service programmes

appropriate to a university of high standing that guarantees academic excellence and to operate a strong

and virile distance learning component that ensures equal educational access to a large

constituency

University of Abuja, Gwagwalada

Federal 1988

Vision Mission


To be a centre of excellence in knowledge generation for global development and the

sustenance of an environmentally friendly

society.

To build great future leaders and generate knowledge

through research and intellectually stimulating

environment for teaching, learning and community

outreach towards sustainable development.

University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.

Federal 1988

Vision Mission


University of Agriculture, Makurdi

Federal 1988

Vision Mission


To be a centre of academic excellence by utilizing the

available human and technological resources for

teaching, research, community service and

sustainable development.

To diligently pursue scholarship and deploy its output for human

capacity development and economic growth in the society,

with active participation in Information and Communication

Technology, sensitivity to Nigeria's rich cultural heritage and responsiveness to global environmental changes.

University of Uyo, Uyo

Federal 1991

Vision Mission


To be the foremost institution for producing highly-rated graduates in Agriculture, Science and Technology

and to be a vehicle for the attainment of the primary goals of the National agricultural policy of self sufficiency in food and fibre

production. The University aims to provide knowledge through which

food and security will be assured, in line with the University’s motto: ‘’Knowledge food and Security’’.

To provide high quality practical training to students to become professionally competent and

confident persons capable of self employment to develop

environment friendly and people sensitive technologies and to

enhance the wellbeing of the people through extension and other

interventions.

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike

Federal 1992

Vision Mission


To use teaching, research and public service to solve societal

problems. In the process of learning, students would be

oriented to use education in the solution of practical problems

confronting them and the Nigerian society.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

Federal 1992

Vision Mission


To be the First choice of ICT support services in the delivery of ODL and the Heartbeat of NOUN

To provide functional cost-effective central

computing, network & ICT facilities for NOUN which

adds life-long value to quality education for all

who seek knowledge

National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos

Federal 2002

Vision Mission


The Vision and Mission of this University are to be a technology

driven center of excellence in innovation, teaching and research

and to add value to human existence through the provision of conducive academic environment for staff and students to actualise

their like counterparts globally.

To create top quality human resource in order to enhance the local content in the Oil & Gas and Energy industry of the country.

To design, develop and deliver cutting edge education and training programmes for professionals in the industry.

To engage in research, consultancy and development activities in all technical and managerial aspects of the Oil & Gas sector.

To take the leadership role in promoting the economic development of the immediate community and the society at large through specific education, training and outreach activities.

Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun

Federal 2007

Vision Mission


Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa

Federal 2011

Vision Mission


Federal University, Dutsin-ma

Federal 2011

Vision Mission


To become a world-renowned centre of learning where students are prepared with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions they need

in order to serve their community, state, nation, and the world

through excellence in teaching, research, and service’.

To server as a world-renowned centre of learning through

excellence in teaching, research and scholarly/artistic activities, and service to the community, state, nation, and the world’.

Federal University, Kashere, Gombe

Federal 2011

Vision Mission


The vision of the Federal University Lafia is to become a

renowned and respected centre of learning, research and

innovation, constituting a centre point for the economic and social

transformation of the region.

To train top quality human resource for the nation and equipping the graduates with the relevant knowledge and skills required to excel in their fields of endeavour.

To foster the economic development of the immediate environment and of Nigeria in general through the sharing and dissemination of scientific, technological, environmental and cultural knowledge.

Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa

Federal 2011

Vision Mission


To be the best among the nine newly established Federal universities in Nigeria and one of the

top ten ranking universities in Africa.

To train employable graduates through

competency-based teaching, applied research and

practical community service to the catchment area, Africa

and the world.

Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi

Federal 2011

Vision Mission


To become a vibrant centre of learning and research that will

be reputable nationally and internationally and a hub for the economic transformation

and development of the region through creative and innovative

endeavours.

• To train top quality human resource that will propel the development of the country by equipping the graduates with the relevant knowledge and skills required in the market place in a globalised world.• To take a leading role in fostering the economic development of Ebonyi State and the entire Nigerian society at large through specific education, training and outreach activities.

Federal University, Ndufu-alike

Federal 2011

Vision Mission


To gain and maintain a reputation as a world-class university that

challenges all its students to achieve the highest levels of

intellectual and personal growth, to promote sustainable

development, as well as contribute purposeful and ethical service to

the nation and Mankind.

generation, dissemination, preservation, and application

of knowledge.

Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa

Federal 2011

Vision Mission


To become an institution of first choice recognized for providing critical

opportunities for student success; acknowledged as a primary and engaged

regional and global resource for entrepreneurial educational and best practices in engineering and farming

technology; and valued as a university where there are faculty, students, and

professional staff who are active in integrating cutting-edge technology in

multidisciplinary and disciplinary research.

Federal University, Oye-ekiti, Ekiti

Federal 2011

Vision Mission


To be leader among world class public Universities by: advancing knowledge

through high quality ICT centric educational experiences for students;

encouraging entrepreneurship; conducting leading edge research and

scholarship in all areas that promoting an intellectual environment that is anchored

on the tenets of open dialogue and inquiry, and a deep and abiding

appreciation of the entire spectrum of human experience.

To be a student’s centered and community engaged institution by

providing an enabling environment that enhances intellectual growth, a strong commitment to academic excellence,

integrity and entrepreneurship; creating new knowledge and using ICT and other enabling technologies to solve practical

problems that benefit humanity; preparing our students as well as

professionals in our community for ethical leadership; and promoting service

to community and enduring sense of global citizenship.

Federal University, Wukari, Taraba

Federal 2011

Vision Mission


Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil

Federal 2012

Vision Mission


To be a leading Centre of Excellence distinguished

by its innovative and competitive approach to

teaching, learning, research and service to

humanity.

To provide timely, relevant and transformational academic

programme through focused teaching and research that are responsive to the needs of the

local, national and global community in a rapidly changing

world.

Federal University Gashua

Federal 2013

Vision Mission


The Vision and Mission of this University are to be a technology driven center of excellence in innovation, teaching and research and to add value to human existence through the provision of conducive academic environment for staff and students to actualise their like

counterparts globally.

Federal University, Birnin Kebbi

Federal 2013

Vision Mission


To be a renowned, outstanding University,

dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service and the protection of truth

and the liberty of man”

To generate and expand human knowledge and

capacity to transform society and to create the positive change we all constantly

seek and cherish in partnership with various

stakeholders”.

Federal University, Gusau

Federal 2013

STATE

UNIVERSITIES

47

Vision Mission


Rivers State University of Science & Technology

State 1979

Vision Mission


Abia State University, Uturu.

State 1980

Vision Mission


To foster the growth of knowledge for the

advancement of society

To be a centre of excellence in teaching and research and in the total development of

the individual person in tune with the socio-cultural

environment and technological realities of a

dynamic world.

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma

State 1980

Vision Mission


Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu

State 1981

Vision Mission


Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye

State 1982

Vision Mission


Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos

State 1983

Vision Mission


The Faculty will provide high standard educational

programmes through a gamut of lecturers seminars, field work and projects that cut

across the whole spectrum of the Social Sciences.

To develop and concentrate on issues of the human interaction and the society which serves as the main theatre of life

in itself. Also to equip our graduates with sound and relevant knowledge of

the various studies in the Social Sciences that would prepare them to appraise and

cope with challenges in a developing nation like Nigeria and to contribute

effectively to its overall development.

Ekiti State University, Ado

State 1988

Vision Mission


To work towards the social, cultural and technological

needs of the funding states i.e. Osun and Oyo, in

particular and Nigeria in general.

To be a centre of academic excellence and a training ground for productive, self employable, self sustaining and self reliant

individuals passing through it; and to combine the ideas of excellence

in learning and research with a large dose of practical application

in development.

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso

State 1990

Vision Mission


PhilosophyThe underlying philosophy is that the average Nigerian farmer should have easy

access to the fruits of scientific agriculture. This means that the University scientific community must work on the key practical problems of village farmers.

Also, the students, to become useful and effective extension agents must be adequately exposed to the discipline of practical farm planning, production and marketing and a period of supervised farming internship at the village level. The basic philosophy then is the democratization and liberalization of the scientific

transformation of Nigerian agriculture, with small-scale farmers in the vanguard.

Benue State University, Makurdi

State 1992

Vision Mission


To promote quality education, character and cultural

transformation, to meet the challenges of our time through

exemplary scholarship and professionalism for the purpose of

addressing local, national and international issues in key areas so

as to contribute to the improvement of the global community

Delta State University, Abraka

State 1992

Vision Mission


Within the ambit of its legislated and conventionally understood mandate, which is to extend higher education

to all qualified persons, the Imo State University has set for itself the

target of becoming a first class university. It is determined to

promote academic pursuits to the highest possible standards while

retaining community services as one of the cornerstones of its raison d’

etre.

The mission of Imo State University is to encourage the

advancement of learning through teaching and research; to foster

creativity, discipline, and inventiveness, as well as

patriotism and community service in Imo State of Nigeria in

particular, Nigeria in general, and the world at large.

Imo State University, Owerri

State 1992

Vision Mission


To produce morally and intellectually sound

graduates with vision and dynamic skills, and who are

conscious of the maintenance of harmonious

living, peace and social cohesiveness.

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba

State 1999

Vision Mission


Kogi State University, Anyigba

State 1999

Vision Mission


To be an internationally acclaimed centre of excellence

for scientific innovations, technological breakthrough and

sustainable human development that will meet

local, national and global socio-cultural and economic

challenges.

Anambra State University of Science & Technology, Uli

State 2000

Vision Mission


To rank among the best citadels of learning in the world with excellence in learning, research and

community service.

To provide a conducive atmosphere for teaching,

learning, research and rapid development in order to transform the hitherto,

untapped, abundant unskilled, human resources in Ebonyi state

into skilled power.

Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki

State 2000

Vision Mission


Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil

State 2000

Vision Mission


Niger Delta University, Yenagoa

State 2000

Vision Mission


To bring together diverse minds and nurture potential talents for the exploitation of

the bountiful resources of Adamawa State.

Production of graduates of the

highest standards in all fields of

study.

Adamawa State University, Mubi

State 2002

Vision Mission


To be a World Class Centre of Excellence for the development of the

individual and the society

To encourage and enable individuals to develop their full

potentials by providing qualitative and stimulating learning

environment encompassing a wide range of relevant educational

activities for efficient, dedicated and selfless service to the state,

the nation and humanity

Nasarawa State University, Keffi

State 2002

Vision Mission


Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo

State 2004

Vision Mission


Cross River State University of Science & Technology, Calabar

State 2004

Vision Mission


A model department that is well equipped and well managed, contributing

positively to the development of the faculty,

university and society.

To produce students that are research oriented, self-reliant, can stand the test of time and also complete favourably with

their counterparts elsewhere in the world and who can meet

global demands in any field of the Biological Sciences.

Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe

State 2004

Vision Mission


To provide all-round university education of the highest standard

for the development of the individual and the State, while inculcating the spirit of love,

tolerance, understanding and unity in the state in particular and the

country in general.

Kaduna State University, Kaduna

State 2004

Vision Mission


To be a World-Class Centre of excellence

driven by people, partnership and

technology.

Committed to Producing World-Class graduates for

the pursuit of all round excellence through quality

research, teaching and community service.

Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai

State 2005

Vision Mission


Plateau State University, Bokkos

State 2005

Vision Mission


To enhance the quality of teaching and learning and continuously update the methods and skills of knowledge providers by equipping them with modern technology and services delivered by skilled and motivated members of staff to meet the contemporary and future

needs of Nigeria with the capability to compete globally.

Tai Solarin Univiversity of Education, Ijebu-ode

State 2005

Vision Mission


Bukar Abba Ibrahim University, Damaturu

State 2006

Vision Mission


Kebbi State University, Kebbi

State 2006

Vision Mission


To be a centre of excellence providing high quality teaching and learning experiences which will engender the production of

entrepreneurial graduates capable of impacting positively

on their environment while being globally competitive.

To create a unique institution committed to the pursuit of academic innovation, skill-

based training and a tradition of excellence in teaching, research and

community service.

Osun State University, Oshogbo

State 2006

Vision Mission


To be one of the best universities in Nigeria with an established

reputation for high quality teaching and research and

innovative learning delivery techniques and to be in full

harmony with its host community as the formulator of its hopes and aspirations and the promoter of its core cultural and spiritual values.

To produce well-grounded, sound, God-fearing and entrepreneurially-minded

graduates, equipped with problem-solving and other skills attuned to the

demands of the 21st century environment, who can be self-employed, and whose skills and knowledge would accelerate community development in

particular and nation building in general through the regular and distance

education modes using information and communication technology as a tool,

thereby widening access to higher education significantly.

Umaru Musa Yar'adua University, Katsina

State 2006

Vision Mission


To be a leading internationally recognised institution, raising a

corpus of technologically competent individuals able to respond to the needs of their environment in a technology-

driven economy

To provide sound scientific, technological and professional training, identify technological

needs and problems, solve them within the context of

community and national needs and sustainable development

Ondo State University Of Science & Technology, Okitipupa

State 2008

Vision Mission


To be one of the best universities in Nigeria with a reputation for

high quality teaching, learning and innovative research as a catalyst

for state and national development, while at the same

time preserving its core academics, cultural and spiritual

values.

To serve as an institution for intellectual development whose ideal Is the training of men and women to acquire appropriate

skills, abilities and competences both mental and physical, as well

as inculcating the right type of values and attitudes for the well being of the society in general.

Taraba State University, Jalingo

State 2008

Vision Mission


Kwara State University, Ilorin

State 2009

Vision Mission


To become a world class institution that produce

globally competitive graduates who can advance economic development and who are prepared to meet

the challenge of time.

Pursue excellence in research, teaching and community service;• Be dedicated to having quality leadership, sound management of all resource;• Strive to produce the best quality academic programmes to meet the needs of diverse students;• Create an environment conducive to learning and the actualization of human potentials.

Sokoto State University, Sokoto

State 2009

Vision Mission


Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni

State 2010

Vision Mission


To become a centre of excellence in scholarship in as many academic

disciplines as may be needed in response to intellectual and other

development needed of the people of Bauchi State in particular

and nation at large.

To be a significant contributor in extending the various frontiers of

knowledge for the benefit of its student and society at large.

Bauchi State University, Gadau

State 2011

Vision Mission


To be a world class citadel of learning that provides

practical education directed towards the training of highly knowledgeable, skilled and disciplined

citizens.

To provide educational training, research and community service for

development taking cognizance of the cultural

heritage of the host community.

Northwest University, Kano

State 2012

Vision Mission


Technical University, Ibadan

State 2012

Vision Mission


To be a top class University that provides a stimulating

teaching, learning and research environment in

pursuit of solutions to societal problems.

To produce graduates sound in character and learning, at

undergraduate and graduate levels, imbued with the spirit of service and dedicated to innovative application of knowledge aimed at improving the lives of people within Jigawa

State, the nation and humanity in general.

Jigawa State University

State 2013

PRIVATE

UNIVERSITIES

87

Vision Mission


To become the primus entrepreneurs (best among

equal) having products being the most wanted

graduates in all fields of the world

Building leadership through Christian

education; transforming lives, impacting society

for positive change.

Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo

Private 1999

Vision Mission


Igbinedion University Okada

Private 1999

Vision Mission


Our principal objective is to remain in the

frontline of centres of learning, teaching and

research.

As a University with difference, Madonna works for the

improvement of her local community as well as for an

active contribution to the needs of the international

community in the aforementioned areas.

Madonna University, Okija

Private 1999

Vision Mission


To be one of the foremost institutions for producing first rate graduates, who combine Godliness

and academic excellence with a strong sense of ethical

responsibility, towards the development of the society at

large.

To provide high quality, morally sound, socially relevant education in the most cost-effective manner, to all its students, irrespective of gender, race, colour, ethnicity or religion. The University will develop, promote and be run as a unique Christian Institution with the following distinctive features:

Unquestionable Christian morality;

Vocational and apprenticeship orientation towards the full employment of its products;

A work-study programme of activities to instil work ethics and self-reliance in its products.

Bowen University, Iwo

Private 2001

Vision Mission


To be a model for Academic

Excellence with Godliness.

We are committed to the mission of raising leaders for the nation, who are complete in spirit, mind and body, thus

contributing to the production of high level leadership and quality manpower for the

nation and the world.

Benson Idahosa University, Benin City

Private 2002

Vision Mission


To be a leading World-Class Christian Mission University, committed to raising a new generation of leaders in all fields of Human endeavor.

To create knowledge and restore the dignity of the black man via a Human Development and Total Man Concept

driven curriculum employing innovative, leading edge, teaching and learning methods, research and professional

services that promote integrated, life-applicable, life-transforming education

relevant to the context of Science, Technology and Human Capacity Building

Covenant University, Ota

Private 2002

Vision Mission


To form competent and committed professionals and encourage them to serve with personal initiative and social responsibility the community in which they work, thereby helping to build a better society in Nigeria and Africa at large".

This dream encapsulates the purpose of the University.

Pan-African University, Lagos

Private 2002

Vision Mission


To become a great center of learning and research for Nigeria and Africa, and a

catalyst for development in the entire world.

American University of Nigeria, Yola

Private 2003

To provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders

in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve

development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create

solutions that will benefit their community, their country and,

ultimately, the world.

Vision Mission


To be a top-class institution in the pursuit of knowledge

and scholarship through teaching, learning, research

and exemplary service to humanity.

Provide admission to students and employment to staff without discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity and disability, religious and political persuasions.

Produce graduates who are imbued with fear of God and a sense of service to humanity and who are endowed with a well-rounded education to enable them operate successfully in the Nigerian environment, both as private entrepreneurs and as top-flight workers in the private and public sectors of the nation’s economy.

Provide a living and learning environment which is influenced by Christian ethics and principles.

Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan

Private 2005

Vision Mission


To serve as fore-runner in the provision of quality university

education of international standard.

To be an educational institution where sound

academic knowledge blends with moral and

spiritual excellence.

Al-hikmah University, Ilorin

Private 2005

Vision Mission


To impart meaningful and relevant Knowledge with high moral

standing and fear of Allah (SWT) through provision of up-to-date

teaching and research facilities in informatics, sciences and

humanities thereby serving as a model to similar institutions in

Nigeria.

Pursuit of academic excellence in an Islamic, morally sound,

efficient, and conducive learning environment. The university will provide quality education and

promote research and community service through high standards in

students’ admission and staff recruitment.

Al-Qalam University, Katsina

Private 2005

Vision Mission


Philosophy: To promote the advancement of knowledge and produce graduates with well balanced education who are eminent positive

contributors to society, and are also capable of self actualization and employment generation.

Bells University of Technology, Otta

Private 2005

Vision Mission


To transform Nigeria into Knowledge and skills

driven, Christ centeredsociety.

To produce men and women who will catalyze

the revolution in self-reliance at all levels of a

Godly society.

Bingham University, New Karu

Private 2005

Vision Mission


To rescue some of our wandering and teaming

youths from further slide into academic and moral

decay, and development and transformation of our society

through sound and unadulterated education

To discover, sanctify and apply the knowledge of

science, environmental and engineering for human well-

being and sound development of man for

better society.

Caritas University, Enugu

Private 2005

Vision Mission


Cetep City University, Lagos

Private 2005

Vision Mission


To be a Centre of Excellence; producing graduates with a well-balanced education.

To be an International Institution of higher

learning with enviable standards of teaching

and research.

Crawford University, Igbesa

Private 2005

Vision Mission


To ensure the delivery of University education in

ways that recognize personal discipline and integrity and promote

positive societal values.

To evolve a unique element for the delivery of University education fused with total quality assurance in ways that will develop personal discipline and integrity and

promote societal values.

Crescent University, Abeokuta

Private 2005

Vision Mission


To become a first class institution in pursuit of knowledge and

scholarship through teaching, research and community service,

geared towards inculcating knowledge and entrepreneurial

skills to students that will enable them to be productive and self-

reliant.

To provide a conducive environment for the development of effective and virile indigenous human and material

resources for the development of the nation.To produce graduates who are well-rounded in their

disciplines and also imbued with necessary entrepreneurial skill to contribute meaningfully to the development of themselves in particular and society in

general.To replace unemployment and career stagnation of

graduates with creative ingenuity through well packaged programs and practical training.

To provide sound education to Nigerians irrespective of religious affiliation, tribes, sex and political leaning.

To create a nurturing and stimulating environment where the pursuit of excellence, development of self-discipline,

creative thinking and individuality will thrive and also seen as essential components of cooperative society.

Kwararafa University, Wukari

Private 2005

Vision Mission


Lead City University, Ibadan

Private 2005

Vision Mission


To build a renowned institution with

strong and rigorous scholarship and

training

To promote the total advancement of knowledge and broaden the

spectrum of learning of the students through excellence in teaching, research to meet the

need for a broad range of educational, organizational and technological opportunities in

international arena.

Novena University, Ogume

Private 2005

Vision Mission


Redeemer's University, Mowe

Private 2005

Vision Mission


To be a centre of excellence for teaching,

research and community service that empowers

the individual to strive to the utmost development

of humanity.

To produce well trained and motivated graduates that are poised to accelerate national

development with sound knowledge and application

of innovations in science and Technology.

Renaissance University, Enugu

Private 2005

Vision Mission


To be a world class University that is committed to the

advancement of knowledge through quality teaching,

research and holistic education that puts God at the centre of all learning.

Through learning we develop change agents in the academy, church and society, using our knowledge based on

God’s word for service.

University of Mkar, Mkar

Private 2007

Vision Mission


To provide teaching, research and service that would encourage learning and stimulate academic exchange

at both national and international fora.

Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji

Private 2006

Vision Mission


To be the best university in Africa and in deed one of the best in the world to produce a total person, morally sound,

properly educated and entrepreneurially oriented,

who would be useful to himself and to the society.

To provide the enabling environment - both physical

and academic - for the production of competent and quality graduates who would

be self-reliant, highly productive and globally

relevant in every sphere of human endeavour.

Achievers University, Owo

Private 2007

Vision Mission


African University of Science & Technology, Abuja

Private 2007

Vision Mission


To be the leader in producing manpower in commerce, technology, and the environment;

with due regard of relevance to societal

needs.

"To provide opportunities for respectable, qualitative and

relevant university education for regular and mature

students, with due recognition of gender sensitivity for good

and balanced societal development"

Caleb University, Lagos

Private 2007

Vision Mission


To be a pace-setting institution in terms of learning, character-

building and service to humanity. The University will be

an Information and Communication Technology

(ICT) compliant institution right from its inception.

To provide competition and

resourceful graduates with high moral

standard.

Fountain University, Oshogbo

Private 2007

Vision Mission


Obong University, Obong Ntak

Private 2007

Vision Mission


To be a center of excellence for the production of

graduates who are worthy in learning and character as

well as sound in mind, body and spirit for outstanding

leadership and global impact.

Salem University, Lokoja

Private 2007

Vision Mission


To be among the foremost world-class Christian Universities, dedicated to raising a

new generation of leaders in all fields of

human endeavour.

To foster the individual student’s intellectual, personal, cultural, and

ethical development; to build knowledge and restore the pride of the black man by way of a Human Development; Total

Man Concept driven curriculum; employing innovative, leading edge;

teaching and learning methods; research and professional services that encourage

integrated, life-applicable, life-transforming education, relevant to the

context of Science, Technology and Human Capacity Building.

Tansian University, Umunya

Private 2007

Vision Mission


To be a dynamic community of staff and students with Christian orientation and inspiration who, motivated by the ideals

of hard work, integrity, discipline and creativeness, and dedicated to Catholic principles and attitudes, work together

to create knowledge for the advancement of the Nigerian society, and to evolve an academic culture of

excellence that will make the University rank among the best in the world.

To provide its students with an integral and holistic formation that

combines academic and professional training with physical, moral, spiritual, social and cultural formation together with formation of Christian religious principles and the social Teachings of the Catholic

Church.

Veritas University, Abuja

Private 2007

Vision Mission


To be a Centre of Excellence in Knowledge

creation, moral regeneration and

development in Science and Technology.

To provide the enabling environment for effective teaching and research in cutting edge Science and

Technology for sustainable development.

Wesley University of Science & Technology, Ondo

Private 2007

Vision Mission


To serve as a first rate institution committed to

the pursuit of excellence in all areas of academic learning, technology

development and social relevance.

To produce men and women with the intellectual,

professional and technological capabilities and be able to apply their knowledge and skills to the resolution of

national and international challenges.

Western Delta University, Oghara

Private 2007

Vision Mission


To lead education reform in Nigeria by providing a world class educational centre of excellence in academics, character, sports and vocational development.

This vision is guided by the need to produce professionals who are

sound and agile.

Afe Babalola University, Ado-ekiti

Private 2009

Vision Mission


To produce graduates who will be outstanding in learning, balanced in

character and personality and ready to pursue

epistemic unity in all its ramifications.

GO University dedicates itself to impact quality education aimed at inculcating in the

students strong personality that will ensure the promotion of

religious, cultural and epistemological dialogue.

Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike

Private 2009

Vision Mission


Becoming a vanguard university that gains the respect of the

world through academic excellence by providing the highest quality university

education for students from around the globe.

To provide students with opportunities of quality

university education that will bring out the best in them to

make them stand tall through time and ready to

face the challenges of a globalized world.

Nigerian-turkish Nile University, Abuja

Private 2009

Vision Mission


To provide a well - balanced education without

discrimination, for the production of versatile

graduates with capacity for entrepreneurship for the

development of the nation

To create a learning environment for students as well as to cultivate

and nurture the qualities of human beings with a view to contributing towards meeting the economic,

scientific and technological needs of humanity.

Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu

Private 2009

Vision Mission


A producer of the best all round graduates in

Nigeria, and an institution whose

emphasis will be on genuine service.

To offer access to university education to

talented youth, and involve them in the

discovery, generation, dissemination, and

application of high quality knowledge.

Paul University, Awka

Private 2009

Vision Mission


To operate a university of excellence where the theory in

class and textbooks will be complemented with practical

skills through entrepreneurship studies, respect for human dignity will be vigorously

pursued and where probity in character will be the hallmark.

To help meet the challenges of development in this age of globalization

and to cultivate in the students profound

professional expertise and high moral character.

Rhema University, Obeama-Asa

Private 2009

Vision Mission


To mould the new Nigerian who will have the intellectual

knowledge and moral strength for applying science

and technology to the piloting of national

development.

Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa

Private 2009

Vision Mission


Excelling in high quality teaching, research and

innovative learning with the capacity to compete

globally

The pursuit of truth and the preservation, advancement and

transmission of knowledge through high-quality general, professional and vocational education geared towards

preparing people for dedicated service to humanity.

Adeleke University, Ede

Private 2011

Vision Mission


To be a distinctive quality-based educational institution, making

difference in the nation's history through positive

impact of its services and its graduate output.

To establish and maintain a most suitable academic environment synergizing world-class human capital and best technology for

creating and imparting knowledge to develop and

modernize the Nigerian society.

Baze University , Abuja

Private 2011

Vision Mission


To be a leading world class university, by spearheading an

agrarian revolution on the African continent through the

exploration of hidden treasures in the mother-earth thereby

restoring the dignity of the black race.

• Raising a generation of solution providers through a qualitative and life-applicable training system that focuses on value and creative knowledge• Raising a new generation of leaders through a broad-based qualitative education built on sound biblical principles culminating in the birth of breadwinners, job creators and world changers• Raising an army of reformers who shall redeem the battered image of the black race and restore her lost glory as these well-equipped graduates begin to build the old waste, repair the wasted cities and raise the desolation of many generations as pathfinders.

Landmark University, Omu-Aran.

Private 2011

Vision Mission


To be a world class university, excellent in academic traditions

and exceptional in providing university education which

empowers the graduates to act with professional competence and

ethical steadfastness in fulfilling their obligations to the society.

To provide wholesome and comprehensive education for

intellectual and spiritual development of her students in preparation for leadership roles

and service to the society.

Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa

Private 2011

Vision Mission


To be a"world-class institution

dedicated to the pursuit of academic and moral excellence in the context of the relevance of knowledge and character to the developmental aspirations

of mankind"

"to be a specialized institution that shall be an epitome of the best

traditions in the production of self-reliant, ethics-conscious, globally

competitive graduates imbued with requisite skills, competencies and

ability to be key players in the nation’s quest for socio-economic and technological development."

Elizade University, Ilara-mokin

Private 2012

Vision Mission


Evangel University, Akaeze

Private 2012

Vision Mission


To be a world renowned university noted for the high quality of its academic and

research programmes as well as its professional, practical and

entrepreneurial capacity development.

To produce God-fearing, ethically sound, highly skilled global leaders who shall be

catalysts for the technological and socio-

economic advancement of themselves and their

environment.

Gregory University, Uturu

private 2012

Vision Mission


To be a veritable platform for Nigerian Universities

for the attainment of academic excellence

through cooperation and exchange of ideas

• To provide a focus of academic leadership through which bold initiatives can be taken on matters concerning University Education.• To provide a platform for discussing common issues such as inter-university cooperation, administrative and academic practices, maintenance of academic standards, staff recruitment and exchange, sporting competitions, students’ affairs, etc.• To act as a channel through which the joint opinion of Nigerian Universities can be expressed on matters affecting higher education in Nigeria.• To improve visibility of Nigerian Universities.• To act as a bureau of information on Nigerian Universities.• To facilitate communication and mutual consultation among the universities.• To serve as a forum for collaboration with Governments and Non-Governmental Organizations, Ministries, Parastatals, Agencies and other national and international organizations on matters concerning University education.• To cater for the welfare of Vice-ChancellorsTo do all such other lawful things as are necessary for the furtherance of University education in Nigeria

McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo

Private 2012

Vision Mission


To be the pioneer in excellence, mentoring and modeling for

techno-entrepreneurship development and empowerment of its graduates for Millenniums Development Goals in terms of learning, moral uprightness and

providing qualitative and quantitative University education for regular and matured students.

To produce highly competent and

resources graduates with high moral standard.

Southwestern University, Oku Owa

Private 2012

Characteristics of a ‘Good’ Vision Statement

Make it as succinct as possible

Make it memorable

Make it unique to you

Make it realistic

Make sure it's current

WHAT YOU WANT TO BE!

Characteristics of a ‘Good’ Mission Statement

Be inspirational

Be ambitious

Be realistic

Be creative

Be descriptive

Be clear

Be consistent

Source - http://hilo.hawaii.edu/strategicplan/documents/SPC18_10_Mission_and_Vision.pdf

MISSION IS USED TO ACCOMPLISH VISION

Questions??? How SIMPLE, CLEAR and CONCISE are these VISIONS

and MISSIONS?

How many Universities have a MISSION that clearly accomplishes their VISION?

Which University has the clearest and easiest to remember Vision, Mission?

Can you identify 5 Universities with well crafted Vision, Mission?

Do you now have different perception of the reputation of some universities due to their Vision, Mission? Which Universities?

References –

What Makes a Good University?Thoughts and Suggestions

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