Tansian University
TanU | |
 Front Gate Of Tansian University, Umunya | |
| Motto | Scientia potestas et virtus meaning "Knowledge Is Power" |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 17th May, 2009 |
| Chancellor | Rev Msgr Prof John Bosco Akam (FCON) |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | 2 Campuses: Umunya Campus, Anambra State (Permanent) & Oba Campus, Anambra State (Satellite) |
| Website | www.tansianuniversity.edu.ng |
Tansian University (TANU) is located in Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State in Nigeria. It is a private Christian University. It started in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area as a temporary site, before the permanent site was set up in Umunya.[1] It was founded by Rev Msgr Prof John Bosco Akam.[2][3][4] Although, Tansian University is a Private University, the Anambra State government under Governor Peter Obi donated cash and vehicles for its infrastructural upgrade and development.[5] In 2021, Tansian University lost its Founder, Rev Msgr Prof John Akam to death.[6][7][8]
Mission
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.
Location and Founder
Tansian University (TANU) is located in Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State in Nigeria. It is a private Christian university. It was founded by Rev Prof John Bosco Akam.[2][3][4]
Faculties and courses
The list of courses offered in Tansian University include the following:[9]
Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Industrial Chemistry
- Information and Communication Technology
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Physics and Electronics
Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
- Accounting
- Banking and Finance
- Business Administration
- Mass Communication
- Criminology and Security Studies
- Statistics
- Economics and Statistics
- Economics
- Political Science
- International Relations
- Public Administration
- Mass Communication
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
Faculty of Education
- (Special) Education
- (Arts) Education
- (Science) Education
- Social Science and Vocational Education
Faculty of Environmental Scientists
- Architecture
- Estate Management
- Urban and Regional Planning
Faculty of Health Sciences
- Nursing Science
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Public Health
Faculty of Law
- Civil Law
Notable alumni
- Luchy Donalds, actress[10]
References
- ^ Eche Nwaobasi. "Tansian Varsity, APGA BoT Member In Court Over Debt". independent.ng. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
- ^ a b Isaac Nnamdi Obasi (2008). Private Higher Education and Public Policy in Africa: A Contrasting Case of Nigeria and Botswana. Cuvillier Verlag. pp. 189–. ISBN 978-3-86727-821-8. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ^ a b Joel B. Babalola; Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (2007). Access, equity and quality in higher education. NAEAP. p. 103. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ^ a b "National Universities Commission". National Universities Commission,Nigeria. Archived from the original on 1 July 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ^ "Obi tackles infrastructural deficiency". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2014-02-12. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
- ^ "Tansian University loses founder, Akam". The Sun Nigeria. 2021-02-06. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
- ^ "Msgr John Bosco Akam's death, a sad development-Anambra Government -". The NEWS. 2021-02-08. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
- ^ "Commentary – Biography Of Very Rev. Monsignor Prof. Johnbosco Akam". Heartbeat Of The East. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
- ^ "Official List of Courses Offered in Tansian University (TANSIAN) - Myschool". myschool.ng. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
- ^ "I Have Plenty Selling Points - Actress Luchy Donalds". Independent. December 4, 2019. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
External links
- Official website
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