Federal University, Lokoja

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The Federal University Lokoja, popularly known as Fulokoja or by its acronym, FUL, is a federal university in the confluence city of Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State, North-Central Nigeria. Lokoja lies at the confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers.

Federal University Lokoja
Other name
Fulokoja, FUL
Motto
Sic Itur Ad Astra
Motto in English
The sky is the limit
TypePublic
Established2011
AccreditationNUC
Academic affiliations
ACU, AAU
Vice-ChancellorOlayemi Akinwunmi
Academic staff
5
Location,
Nigeria

6°31′0″N 3°23′10″E / 6.51667°N 3.38611°E / 6.51667; 3.38611
CampusUrban
ColorsNavy blue and Sky Blue    
Websitewww.fulokoja.edu.ng

The Federal University Lokoja was established in February 2011 by the Federal Government of Nigeria as a result of the indispensable need to create more universities in the country.[1][2][3][4]

Faculties and College edit

  • Faculty of Sciences
  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Social Science
  • Faculty of Management Science
  • Faculty of Education[5]
  • College of Health Sciences[6]

Library edit

The library serves the requirements of its use for teaching, learning, and research.[7][8]

The University Library was established in the same year the university was established with Dr. Adekunle Kareem Sanusi as the pioneer University Librarian. In May, 2015, a University Librarian, Dr. Ezra Shiloba Gbaje was appointed. Dr. Sarah DaudaYani was appointed the second University Librarian in October 2020[9]

Library Services

  • Lending
  • User education
  • Reference service
  • Internet Access
  • Printing and Bindery
  • Digital Literacy.

Partnership/MoU edit

The university signed a memorandum of agreement with The Institute Of Sales And Marketing Management Of Nigeria (ISMMN), in enrolling of students in diploma certificate course in sales and marketing management in Nigeria.[10]



See also edit

External links edit

References edit

  1. ^ Education gist. "EducationGist – Federal University Lokoja Commences 29 New Academic Programmes In 5 Faculties". Archived from the original on 2 February 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  2. ^ "Federal University, Lokoja - Educationgist.com". Archived from the original on 2 February 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  3. ^ Tosin Makinde (7 October 2021). "Defence Academy students seek partnership with varsity".
  4. ^ Coker Hope Afe (Physics, Fulokoja). "5 new faculties In Federal University Lokoja". Archived from the original on 2 February 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  5. ^ https://www.fulokoja.edu.ng/
  6. ^ ".:: Prof. Akinwumi Redoubles Efforts to Building Greater FUL, Reiterates Unwavering Commitment to his Vision Plan | Federal University Lokoja".
  7. ^ Saidu, Danjuma. "Assessment of Library Resources and Services of Federal University Lokoja". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  8. ^ Danjuma, Saidu. "Assessment of Library Resources and Services of Federal University Lokoja". ResearchGate. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  9. ^ "Profile of Nigerian University Libraries – Association of University Librarians of Nigerian Universities (AULNU)". Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  10. ^ Oguntola, Tunde (23 June 2022). "Federal University Lokoja, ISMMN, Signs MoU On Diploma, Certificate Courses". Retrieved 29 May 2024.