Madonna University, Elele

Madonna University is a private catholic university in Nigeria.

History

Founded on 10 May 1999 in Okija, Anambra State, it was established by E.M.P. Edeh (Very Rev. Fr. Prof. E. M. P. Edeh (CSSP) (OFR)).[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. The courses are accredited by the National Universities Commission, and the admission requirements are a minimum of 5 credits at no more than two sittings of the O-level schools Certificate Examination.

The Vice-Chancellor is Prof. Iwe Akubue who succeeded Late Prof. N.C. Azubuike. The Elele campus has a University Teaching Hospital which is located a few kilometres away from the other campus at Okija.

Notable alumni

Barr Rex Idaminabo "Entrepreneur " CEO African Achievers Awards

References

  1. ↑ "Madonna University Alumni Association website". Retrieved 2010-03-26.
  2. ↑ "More About Father Founder". Catholic Prayer Ministry of the Holy Spirit, Elele, Nigeria. Retrieved 2010-03-26.
  3. ↑ "Madonna University". Madonnauniversity.edu.ng. Retrieved 17 May 2016.

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