University of Jos

University of Jos
Motto	Discipline and Dedication
Type	Public
Established	1975
Chairman	Attahiru Jega
Chancellor	Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli (Emir Of Zazzau)
Vice-Chancellor	Tanko Ishaya
Students	52,000
Location	Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria; 9°57′01″N 8°53′21″E / 9.95028°N 8.88917°E / 9.95028; 8.88917
Campus	Multiple sites, 5,800 acres (2,300 ha)
Colors	; White, green, blue, brown, gold
Nickname	UNIJOS, UJ
Website	www.unijos.edu.ng

The University of Jos, abbreviated as Unijos, is a federal university in Jos, Plateau State, central Nigeria.

History

What became the University of Jos was established in November 1971 from the satellite campus of the University of Ibadan. The first students were admitted in January 1972 as pre-degree students and the first Bachelor of Arts degree program began in October 1973. In October 1975, the then military government under General Murtala Mohammed established the Unijos as a separate institution. The first Vice-Chancellor of the Unijos was Professor Gilbert Onuaguluchi. Classes began at the newly reorganized University of Jos in October 1976 with 575 students spreading over the existing four faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Education, Natural Sciences and Medical Sciences. Post-graduate programs were added in 1977. By 1978 Faculties of Law and Environmental Sciences were established and the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences were separated.

In 2003, the Carnegie Corporation of New York gave Unijos a $2 million grant to form its own fundraising department.^[2]

Library

It is an Academic library that was established in 1962 to support teaching, learning and research which was located in the campus of the University of Ibadan before its move to Jos.^[3] Presently, the library is located along Bauchi road opposite the Federal College of Forestry, Jos. The library has sections like serial unit, system unit, reserve unit and circulation unit.^[3]

Faculties^[4]


S/N	Faculties
1	Faculty of Agriculture
2	Faculty of Arts
3	Faculty of Education
4	Faculty of Engineering
5	Faculty of Environmental Sciences
6	Faculty of Law
7	Faculty of Management Sciences
8	Faculty of Natural Sciences
9	Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
10	Faculty of Social Sciences
11	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
12	Faculty of Dental Sciences
13	Faculty of Clinical Sciences
14	Faculty of Health Sciences & Technology
15	Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

Note: Items 12 - 15 are all under the College of Medical Sciences

List of programmes and courses

Faculty of Agriculture

Agricultural Economics & Extension

Animal Production

Crop Production

Faculty of Arts

English

History and International Studies

Foreign Languages

Mass Communication

Religion Philosophy

Theater and Film Arts

Linguistics and Nigerian Languages

Archeology and Heritage Studies

Music

Faculty of Education

Educational management

Arts Education

Educational Foundation

Science and Technology Education

Social Science Education

Special Education and Rehabilitation Sciences

Physical and Health Education

Faculty of Engineering

Civil Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mining Engineering

Faculty of Environmental Sciences

Architecture

Building

Estate Management

Fine and Applied Arts

Geography and Planning

Quantity Surveying

Urban and Regional Planning Fine and Applied Arts

Faculty of Law

Commercial Law

Public Law

Private Law

International Law and Jurisprudence

Faculty of Management Sciences

Accounting

Actuarial Science

Banking and Finance

Business Administration

Business Management

Insurance

Marketing

Faculty of Natural Sciences

Plant Science and Biotechnology

Remedial Sciences

Science Laboratory Technology

Zoology

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Biotechnology Pharmaceutics

Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Pharmaceutical Microbiology

Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy

Pharmacognosy and Traditional Meidicine

Pharmacology

Faculty of Social Sciences

Economics

Political Science

Psychology

Sociology

Theriogeniology and Production

Faculty of Veterinary Sciences

Veterinary Anatomy

Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology

Veterinary Parasitology and Entolomology

Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology

Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine

Notable alumni

Andrew Agwunobi, interim president of the University of Connecticut, U.S.
John O. Agwunobi, CEO of Herbalife Nutrition^[5]
Kayode Ajulo, Lawyer, Arbitrator, Right Activist & former National Secretary, Labour Party^[6]
Etannibi Alemika, first female professor of law from the Kogi State^[7]
Charity Angya, former Vice-chancellor Benue State University^[8]
Solomon Dalung, former lecturer in the Faculty of Law and Minister of Youth and Sports^[9]
Yakubu Dogara, former speaker, House of Representatives
Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, member, House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Helon Habila, novelist^[10]
Doug Kazé, musician, lecturer, novelist
Esther Ibanga, pastor and peace prize winner^[11]
Chukwuemeka Ike, novelist
Audu Maikori, lawyer, entrepreneur
Ali Mazrui, Kenyan political scientist
Saint Obi, Nigerian actor^[12]
Ebikibina Ogborodi, acting registrar of NECO
Ruth L. Okediji, Jeremiah Smith, Jr. Professor of Law at Harvard University
Edward David Onoja, Deputy Governor of Kogi State.
Viola Onwuliri, Minister of Foreign affairs & Minister of State for Education, Nigeria, Professor of Biochemistry
Charles O'Tudor, brand strategist, entrepreneur^[13]
Igho Sanomi, Nigerian businessman^[14]
Pauline Tallen, Nigerian politician^[15]

Vice chancellors


S/N	Name	Tenure Starts	Tenure Ends	Capacity
1	E. A. Ayandele^[16]	1971	1975	Acting
2	Gilbert Onuaguluchi	1975	1978	1st Substantive
3	E. U. Emovon^[17]	1978	1985	2nd Substantive
4	Ochapa C. Onazi^[18]	1985	1989	3rd Substantive
5	Para Mallum^[19]	1989	1993	4th Substantive
6	G. O. M. Tasie	1993	1994	Acting
7	N.E. Gomwalk	1994	1999	5th Substantive
8	M. Y. Mangvwat	2000	2001	Acting
9	M. Y. Mangvwat	2001	2006	6th Substantive
10	C.O.E. Onwuliri^[20]	2006	2006	Acting
11	Sonni Gwanle Tyoden^[21]	2006	2011	7th Substantive
12	Hayward Babale Mafuyai^[22]	2011	2016	8th Substantive
13	Seddi Sabastian Maimako^[23]	June 23, 2016	June 22, 2021	9th Substantive
14	Gray Goziem Ejikeme^[24]	June 23, 2021	Nov. 31, 2021	Acting
15	Tanko Ishaya^[25]	Dec. 1, 2021	Present	10 Substantive

Controversy

On 4th March, 2022, a 300-level (Year 3) student of the institution committed suicide due to the strike of the Academic Staff Union of Universities. It was reported by PremiumTimes that the student had allegedly left a note stating his frustration as a result of the strike.^[26]

References

^ Buhari appoints Chancellors to Federal Varsities, 8 July 2021, guardian news. Retrieved 11 November 2021
^ York, Carnegie Corporation of New. "A Carnegie Corporation of New York Announces $4 Million in Grants to Two West African Universities". Carnegie Corporation of New York. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
^ a b "About the Library | University of Jos". www.unijos.edu.ng. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
^ "Faculties | University of Jos". www.unijos.edu.ng. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
^ "Distinguished Alumni". University of Jos. 1963-05-05. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
^ "Kayode Ajulo: SING".
^ "Emily Alemika: The First Female Professor Of Law From Kogi State". Latest Nigerian News. Lagos, Nigeria: Cyclofoss Technologies Limited. 5 July 2016. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
^ Leading Women^{[permanent dead link]}, 2014, SunNewsOnLine.com, Retrieved 8 February 2016
^ "Ministerial nominee, Solomon DALUNG's CV". Vanguard News. 2015-10-11. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
^ "Helon Habila - Literature". literature.britishcouncil.org. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
^ Our Team, WOWWI, Retrieved 4 February 2016
^ "Life and Times of Saint Obi". Vanguard News. 2023-05-14. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
^ "Charles Otudor". The Future Project. 2019-05-26. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
^ "Igho Sanomi: Bravery Against The Odds". THISDAYLIVE. 2022-10-14. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
^ "Her Excellency, Dame Pauline Kedem Tallen". COFP Foundation. 2002-07-01. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
^ "University of Jos History | University of Jos". www.unijos.edu.ng. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
^ "University of Jos History | University of Jos". www.unijos.edu.ng. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
^ "University of Jos History | University of Jos". www.unijos.edu.ng. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
^ "University of Jos History | University of Jos". www.unijos.edu.ng. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
^ UNIJOS VC extols former UNIJOS Ag. VC, the late Prof. Onwuliri, 2013, Plateau News Online Retrieved 10 August 2017
^ Nigeria, Media (2018-06-04). "Biography Of Sonni Gwanle Tyoden". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
^ Mafuyai is new VC for UNIJOS, May 9, 2011, Vanguard news Retrieved 10 August 2017
^ UNIJOS appoints Prof. Maimako as new VC, 22 April 2016, Vanguard news Retrieved 8 November 2021
^ "Prof Ejikeme Becomes Acting VC". www.unijos.edu.ng. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
^ "Prof Tanko Ishaya Takes Over as Unijos VC | University of Jos". www.unijos.edu.ng. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
^ "UNIJOS student commits suicide over ASUU strike". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-03-08. Retrieved 2022-03-08.

External links

University of Jos, official website
Electronic School of Medicine
UniJos suspends academic activities

[cjos-1] Buhari appoints Chancellors to Federal Varsities, 8 July 2021, guardian news. Retrieved 11 November 2021

[2] York, Carnegie Corporation of New. "A Carnegie Corporation of New York Announces $4 Million in Grants to Two West African Universities". Carnegie Corporation of New York. Retrieved 2020-05-29.

[:0-3] "About the Library | University of Jos". www.unijos.edu.ng. Retrieved 2022-12-19.

[4] "Faculties | University of Jos". www.unijos.edu.ng. Retrieved 2020-04-08.

[University_of_Jos_1963-5] "Distinguished Alumni". University of Jos. 1963-05-05. Retrieved 2023-06-02.

[6] "Kayode Ajulo: SING".

[Latest_Nigerian_News-7] "Emily Alemika: The First Female Professor Of Law From Kogi State". Latest Nigerian News. Lagos, Nigeria: Cyclofoss Technologies Limited. 5 July 2016. Retrieved 11 December 2016.

[lead-8] Leading Women^{[permanent dead link]}, 2014, SunNewsOnLine.com, Retrieved 8 February 2016

[Vanguard_News_2015-9] "Ministerial nominee, Solomon DALUNG's CV". Vanguard News. 2015-10-11. Retrieved 2023-06-02.

[10] "Helon Habila - Literature". literature.britishcouncil.org. Retrieved 2022-03-14.

[wowwiteam-11] Our Team, WOWWI, Retrieved 4 February 2016

[Vanguard_News_2023-12] "Life and Times of Saint Obi". Vanguard News. 2023-05-14. Retrieved 2023-06-02.

[The_Future_Project_2019-13] "Charles Otudor". The Future Project. 2019-05-26. Retrieved 2023-06-02.

[THISDAYLIVE_2022-14] "Igho Sanomi: Bravery Against The Odds". THISDAYLIVE. 2022-10-14. Retrieved 2023-06-02.

[COFP_Foundation_2002-15] "Her Excellency, Dame Pauline Kedem Tallen". COFP Foundation. 2002-07-01. Retrieved 2023-06-02.

[16] "University of Jos History | University of Jos". www.unijos.edu.ng. Retrieved 2020-05-29.

[17] "University of Jos History | University of Jos". www.unijos.edu.ng. Retrieved 2020-05-29.

[18] "University of Jos History | University of Jos". www.unijos.edu.ng. Retrieved 2020-05-29.

[19] "University of Jos History | University of Jos". www.unijos.edu.ng. Retrieved 2020-05-29.

[vcjos1-20] UNIJOS VC extols former UNIJOS Ag. VC, the late Prof. Onwuliri, 2013, Plateau News Online Retrieved 10 August 2017

[21] Nigeria, Media (2018-06-04). "Biography Of Sonni Gwanle Tyoden". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-06-26.

[vcm-22] Mafuyai is new VC for UNIJOS, May 9, 2011, Vanguard news Retrieved 10 August 2017

[vcjos-23] UNIJOS appoints Prof. Maimako as new VC, 22 April 2016, Vanguard news Retrieved 8 November 2021

[24] "Prof Ejikeme Becomes Acting VC". www.unijos.edu.ng. Retrieved 2021-06-21.

[25] "Prof Tanko Ishaya Takes Over as Unijos VC | University of Jos". www.unijos.edu.ng. Retrieved 2023-06-26.

[26] "UNIJOS student commits suicide over ASUU strike". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-03-08. Retrieved 2022-03-08.

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Motto	Discipline and Dedication
Type	Public
Established	1975
Chairman	Attahiru Jega
Chancellor	Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli (Emir Of Zazzau)^[1]
Vice-Chancellor	Tanko Ishaya
Students	52,000
Location	Jos , Plateau State , Nigeria 9°57′01″N 8°53′21″E / 9.95028°N 8.88917°E / 9.95028; 8.88917
Campus	Multiple sites, 5,800 acres (2,300 ha)
Colors	White, green, blue, brown, gold
Nickname	UNIJOS, UJ
Website	www.unijos.edu.ng