Kogi State University

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Kogi State University, Anyigba, established in 1999, is a public institution recognized for its robust programs across faculties like Agriculture, Law, and the Natural and Social Sciences. While primarily serving a domestic student population, it welcomes international students seeking an immersive experience within a Nigerian academic setting. Prospective international students should be aware that dedicated international student offices or extensive English-taught summer schools are not a prominent feature, meaning support is largely integrated with general student services. The university's academic environment is conducted entirely in English, fostering a diverse learning community. A distinctive characteristic is its strong focus on regional development and agricultural innovation, making it a key player in local community advancement.

Background

Prince Abubakar Audu University (formerly known as Kogi State University), located at Anyigba, is a state-owned university of Kogi, Nigeria. It was established in 1999 during the administration of Governor Abubakar Audu. At the time of its establishment, it was known as Kogi State University, It was later renamed Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) in 2020 after the then governor of Kogi State by Governor Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello in respect of late Abubakar Audu. Professor S.K. Okwute (Professor of Chemistry) was the pioneer Vice Chancellor (2000–2005). Professor F.S. Idachaba (OFR), Professor of Agric-Economics, took over between 2005 and 2008 and then retired to work in his foundation (F.S. Idachaba Foundation for Research and Scholarship) before his death. Professor I. Isah (Professor of Chemical Pathology), from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, took over in October 2008, he was succeeded by Prof. Mohammed Abdulkadir from Ado Bayero University. The incumbent Vice Chancellor is Professor Marietu Tenuche. In 2017 the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) KSU chapter was locked in an industrial crisis with the state government...

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