BACKGROUND

The University was named after this great Statesman, “The Zik 0fAfrica ” Nnamdi Azikiwe University was established in 1991 by Edict No. 5 of Anambra State and subsequently taken over by the Federal Government pursuant to Decree No. 34 of 1992 now Nnamdi Azikiwe University Act Cap N139 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. It is founded on the philosophy that knowledge should be propagated and disseminated to individuals without let or hindrance. Teaching and Research would be anchored on the needs of the Nigerian and International society in general. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, after whom the University is named, stands out clearly in enhancing university education in Nigeria and Africa. The University is poised to make a difference both in the young and the old.

Faculties and population

The university has a population of 24,706 for the regular students and 12,476 students for the part-time programme’ students during the 2004/2005 academic year.

The university has the following Faculties:

  • Faculty of Agriculture:
  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences: 2000 students
  • Faculty of Biosciences
  • Faculty of Education: 5000 students
  • Faculty of Engineering: 4000 students
  • Faculty of Environmental Sciences
  • Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology
  • Faculty of Law: 2000 students
  • Faculty of Management Sciences
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Faculty of Physical Sciences
  • Faculty of Social Sciences: 3000 students