Imo State University

Imo State University
university
Year dem found am1981 Edit
Official nameImo State University Edit
Motto textExcellence in Service Edit
ContinentAfrica Edit
CountryNigeria Edit
Edey de administrative territorial entity insydOwerri Edit
Ein locationImo State Edit
Coordinate location5°30′28″N 7°2′26″E Edit
Dema official websitehttps://www.imsuonline.edu.ng/ Edit
Accredited byNational Universities Commission Edit
Map
Michael Okpara University Library, Imo State (plus de Library annex wey dey de background)

De Imo State University (IMSU) insyd Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria na dem establish am insyd 1981 thru law No. 4 pass by de Imo State House of Assembly.[1] De varsity admit de first intake of 392 pioneer students for 23 October 1981.[2]

After de creation of Abia State insyd 1991, de Uturu campus of de varsity cam turn de Abia State University.[3]

Imo State University be fully functional varsity. Chaw of de programs of de varsity obtain full accreditation from National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria.[4][5]

De result of de 1999/2000 accreditation exercise of de National Universities Commission (NUC) confirm de high rate den acceptance of de varsity by de Nigerian public. Na dem rank de varsity first among all state varsities insyd Nigeria den de 10th overall among both state den federal varsities.[6] Dem grant Imo state indigenes insyd Imo State University free education during de tenure of de then Governor Rochas Okorocha buh de programme stop insyd 2016. De Acting Vice Chancellor of IMSU, Professor Adaobi Obasi announce dis thru de Registrar, Professor Emeka Ejinkonye, wey state say de students of Imo origin go henceforth biya token for certain services for de school insyd.[7]

Notable alumni

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  • Chiedozie Akwiwu, Nigerian businessman den philanthropist[8]
  • Anyim Pius Anyim, Nigerian politician; Former Senate Presido den Secretary to de Government of de Federation (SGF).[9]
  • Mercy Eke, de BBN Reality TV star[10]
  • Uche Elendu, Nigerian actress[11]
  • Ada Jesus, Nigerian actress den comedienne[12]
  • Chris Okewulonu, Chief of Staff
  • Paschaline Alex Okoli, Nigerian actress[13]
  • Joy Onumajuru, model den philanthropist[14]
  • Ebuka Songs, gospel musician den songwriter
  • Chukwuemeka Ngozichineke Wogu, minister
  • Chris Anyanwu, Bank Manager Keystone Bank Ltd
  • Dr. Stanley Uzoamaka Nnorom Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria
  • Kanayo C Johnson, Human Resource Personnel insyd RG Holding Int'l Ltd (Roche Imo Palm Ltd)

Faculties insyd de Institution

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Below be list of faculties for IMSU:[15]

  • Faculty of Agriculture den Veterinary Medicine
  • Faculty of Business Administration
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Environmental Science
  • Faculty of Health Science
  • Faculty of Humanities
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Medicine den Surgery
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Social Sciences

References

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  1. ↑ "Imo State University". imsu.edu.ng. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  2. ↑ "Imo State University - A Chronology of events". Imo State University Pioneers. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 27 February 2010.
  3. ↑ Adeyemo, John Adeboye (16 January 2015), Lebeau, Yann; Ogunsanya, Mobolaji (eds.), "The Demand for Higher Education and Employment Opportunities in Nigeria", The Dilemma of Post-Colonial Universities: Elite Formation and the Restructuring of Higher Education in sub-Saharian Africa, African Dynamics, Ibadan: IFRA-Nigeria, pp. 241–265, ISBN 979-10-92312-17-1, retrieved 27 May 2021
  4. ↑ "National Universities Commission, Nigeria | uniRank". 4icu.org. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  5. ↑ "Colleges & Universities in Imo". Imo State Government. Archived from the original on 20 February 2010. Retrieved 27 February 2010.
  6. ↑ "The History of Imo State University". Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  7. ↑ Okogba, Emmanuel (13 December 2016). "Free education crashes in Imo". Vanguard. Nigeria. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
  8. ↑ "Spotlight on Chidozie Akwiwu's investment, innovative capacity". Vanguard. Nigeria. 7 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  9. ↑ "Pius Anyim Pius: Still Impacting His Milieu @ 60". THISDAYLIVE. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  10. ↑ "Mercy Eke: A thrilling journey from obscurity to fame". Vanguard. Nigeria. 12 October 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  11. ↑ "Why Nollywood actors are doing other businesses —Uche Elendu". Tribune Online. 19 October 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  12. ↑ "Tears as comedian Ada Jesus is laid to rest". Pulse Nigeria. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  13. ↑ "Celebrities are the loneliest people in the world – Actress Paschaline Alex" Tribune Online. 17 March 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  14. ↑ "Six Things You Should Know About Joy Osomiamhe-Onumajuru". The Sun Nigeria. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  15. ↑ "Faculties | Imo State University - University Directory". university-directory.eu. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
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