Nigeria’s education system has undergone huge transformations over the years, with federal universities in Nigeria playing a big role in shaping the nation education. In a historical context, the creation of federal universities in Nigeria shows that the government wanted to make higher education better, they started doing this because more people needed good jobs, and they wanted to make sure everyone in different regions had equal chances to go to higher schools.
Federal universities in Nigeria are institutions of higher learning owned and financially supported by the federal government of Nigeria unlike the state and private universities which are fully funded by the state government and owners. According to the National Universities Commission, there are presently more than fifty-two (52) Federal Universities across the country.
List Of Federal Universities In Nigeria With Their Establishment Years
Find the list of all the approved Federal Universities in Nigeria below, such as Universities of Technology, Universities of Agriculture, and Universities of Education, along with their respective website, vice chancellor and year of establishment.
| No. | University Name | Vice Chancellor | Website | Year Established |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi | Prof. M A Abdulazeez | https://www.atbu.edu.ng/ | 1988 |
| 2 | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria | Prof. Kabir Bala | https://www.abu.edu.ng/ | 1962 |
| 3 | Bayero University, Kano | Prof. Sagir Abbas | https://www.buk.edu.ng/ | 1975 |
| 4 | Federal University Gashua, Yobe | Prof. Maimuna Waziri | https://www.fugashua.edu.ng/ | 2013 |
| 5 | Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun | Prof. Akporure Rim-Rukeh | https://www.fupre.edu.ng/ | 2007 |
| 6 | Federal University of Technology, Akure | Prof. Adenike Oladiji | https://www.futa.edu.ng/ | 1981 |
| 7 | Federal University of Technology, Minna | Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta | https://www.futminna.edu.ng/ | 1982 |
| 8 | Federal University of Technology, Owerri | Prof. (Mrs) Nnenna Nnannaya Oti | https://www.futo.edu.ng/ | 1980 |
| 9 | Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State | Prof. Abdulkarim Muhammad | https://www.fud.edu.ng/ | 2011 |
| 10 | Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina | Prof. Armaya’u Hamisu | https://www.fudutsinma.edu.ng/ | 2011 |
| 11 | Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State | Prof. Umaru A Pate | https://www.fukashere.edu.ng/ | 2011 |
| 12 | Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State | Prof. Sheju Adbul Rahman | https://www.fulafia.edu.ng/ | 2011 |
| 13 | Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State | Prof. Olayemi Akinwunmi | https://www.fulokoja.edu.ng/ | 2011 |
| 14 | Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State | Prof. Sunday Oge Egom | https://www.funai.edu.ng/ | 2011 |
| 15 | Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa | Prof. Teddy Charles Adias | https://www.fuotuoke.edu.ng/ | 2011 |
| 16 | Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State | Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina | https://www.fuoye.edu.ng/ | 2011 |
| 17 | Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State | Prof. Jude Sammani Rabo | https://www.fuwukari.edu.ng/ | 2011 |
| 18 | Federal University, Birnin Kebbi | Prof. Bello Bala Shehu | https://www.fubk.edu.ng/ | 2013 |
| 19 | Federal University, Gusau Zamfara | Prof. Muazu Abubakar Gusau | https://www.fugusau.edu.ng/ | 2013 |
| 20 | Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike | Prof. Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe | https://www.mouau.edu.ng/ | 1992 |
| 21 | Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola | Prof. Abdullahi Liman Tukur | https://www.mautech.edu.ng/ | 1981 |
| 22 | National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos | Prof. Oluyemi Peters | https://www.nou.edu.ng/ | 2002 |
| 23 | Nigeria Police Academy Wudil | Prof. Zana Mohammed Ibrahim | https://polac.edu.ng/ | 2013 |
| 24 | Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna | Prof. Isah Garba (Provost) | https://www.nda.edu.ng/ | 1985 |
| 25 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka | Prof. Charles Esimone | https://www.unizik.edu.ng/ | 1992 |
| 26 | Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife | Prof. Adebayo Simeon Bamire | https://www.oauife.edu.ng/ | 1962 |
| 27 | The Open University of Nigeria, Lagos | Prof. Nda Mundi | https://www.nou.edu.ng/ | 2002 |
| 28 | Petroleum Training Institute Effurun | Prof. Mohammed S. Zuru | https://www.pti.edu.ng/ | 1973 |
| 29 | Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta | Prof. Kolawole Salako | https://www.unaab.edu.ng/ | 1988 |
| 30 | Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi | Prof. Anande Richard Kimbir | https://www.uam.edu.ng/ | 1988 |
| 31 | Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt | Prof. Nlerum Sunday Okogbule | https://www.rsu.edu.ng/ | 1980 |
| 32 | Federal University of Technology, Yola | Prof. Auwal H Yadudu | https://www.futy.edu.ng/ | 1988 |
| 33 | Federal University of Technology, Yenagoa | Prof. Etebu Eniderepemi | https://www.futminna.edu.ng/ | 2011 |
| 34 | University of Abuja, Gwagwalada | Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah | https://www.unibuja.edu.ng/ | 1988 |
| 35 | Abia State University, Uturu | Prof. Maxwell Gidado | https://www.absu.edu.ng/ | 1981 |
| 36 | Adamawa State University, Mubi | Prof. David Joshua Shall | https://www.adsu.edu.ng/ | 2002 |
| 37 | Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko | Prof. Olugbenga Ige | https://www.aaua.edu.ng/ | 1999 |
| 38 | Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden | Prof. Nse Essien | https://www.aksu.edu.ng/ | 2010 |
| 39 | Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin | Prof. Noah Yusuf | https://www.alhikmah.edu.ng/ | 2005 |
| 40 | Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma | Prof. Ignatius Onimawo | https://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng/ | 1980 |
| 41 | American University of Nigeria, Yola | Prof. David Huwiler | https://www.aun.edu.ng/ | 2003 |
| 42 | Anchor University, Ayobo | Prof. Joseph Afolayan | https://www.aul.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
| 43 | Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo | Prof. Ibhadode Osayuki Godfrey | https://www.arthurjarvisuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
| 44 | Atiba University, Oyo | Prof. Sola Ehindero | https://www.atibauniversity.edu.ng/ | 2018 |
| 45 | Augustine University Ilara, Lagos | Prof. Chris Okunseri | https://www.augustineuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
| 46 | Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo | Prof. Adeyemo Samuel Tayo | https://www.babcock.edu.ng/ | 1999 |
| 47 | Bauchi State University, Gadau | Prof. Auwalu Uba | https://www.basug.edu.ng/ | 2011 |
| 48 | Baze University, Abuja | Prof. Tahir Mamman | https://www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2011 |
| 49 | Bells University of Technology, Otta | Prof. Olugbenga Adeoluwa | https://www.bellsuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2004 |
| 50 | Benson Idahosa University, Benin City | Prof. Ernest Izevbigie | https://www.biu.edu.ng/ | 2002 |
| 51 | Bingham University, Auta-Balefi | Prof. Johnson O. Ahunanya | https://www.binghamuni.edu.ng/ | 2005 |
| 52 | Bowen University, Iwo | Prof. Joshua Ogunwole | https://www.bowen.edu.ng/ | 2001 |
We will keep adding to this list whenever new federal universities are created. It’s important to note that all the federal universities in Nigeria mentioned here have been approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria.
I hope this article has been helpful! If you have any question regarding the above listed federal universities in Nigeria, just drop your questions in the comment section below, and I’ll do my best to assist you.
