| Latin: Universitas Africae, Toru-Orua | |
| Motto |
Cognitio, Diligenta, Servitium
|
|---|---|
Motto in English | Knowledge, Diligence, Service |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2016 (2016) |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Kingston Nyamapfene |
| Location |
,
, Nigeria 5°06′01″N 6°03′58″E / 5.10017°N 6.06609°E / 5.10017; 6.06609 |
| Campus | Urban, 200 acres (81 ha) |
| Colors | Red, green and white |
| Website | www |
The University of Africa, Toru-Orua is a public university located in Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.[1] It was founded in 2016.[2][3]
The University of Africa, Toru-Orua was established under the Bayelsa State University Law of 2016.[4][5]
The university admitted its first group of undergraduate students in 2017.[6][7]
The University of Africa, Toru-Orua has been led by academics since its establishment. The university's first Vice-Chancellor was Prof. Valentine A. Aletor, a scholar in Agricultural Biochemistry & Nutrition.[8] During Prof. Aletor's tenure from 2016 to 2019, the university's infrastructure was established, academic programs were formulated, and research initiatives were launched.[9]
Following Prof. Aletor's tenure, Prof. Kingston Nyamapfene became Vice-Chancellor.[10] Prof. Nyamapfene, an American citizen born in Zimbabwe, specializes in Soil Science, offering a distinctive perspective to the university's leadership.[11] Under his guidance, the university expanded its academic offerings, fostered research collaborations, and emphasized community engagement.[12]
The university's campus covers 200 acres in Toru-Orua.[13] The architectural design blends modern aesthetics with eco-friendly principles.[14] The campus features state-of-the-art lecture halls, laboratories, a comprehensive library, student hostels, and recreational facilities.[15][16]
The University of Africa, Toru-Orua offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in disciplines such as Engineering, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Humanities, and Management.[17][18][19][20]
The university hosts several research centers, including the Center for Renewable Energy Studies, the Institute for Niger Delta Studies, and the Center for Advanced Social Research.[21] These centers conduct research on topics of societal importance, fostering collaboration between faculty, students, and external experts.[22][23]
