Our History and Traditions
Establishment of Federal University Lokoja (FUL)
The Federal University Lokoja was established along with eight (8) other new Federal universities on the 16th of February 2011 following a pronouncement by former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. The aim was not only to accelerate equitable access to higher education in Nigeria but also to build institutions that can support Nigeria’s drive for rapid development through the availability of quality manpower and a knowledge base to drive competitiveness.
Soon afterwards, the pioneer Vice-Chancellor and Registrar in the persons of Professor Abdulmumini Hassan Rafindadi and Mrs. Habiba Anavoza Adeiza were appointed respectively. The current and third Vice-Chancellor of the University is Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, a historian and astute scholar of international repute who assumed office on 15th February 2021, while the current Registrar is Dr. (Mrs) Rebecca Aimiohu Okojie - a seasoned administrator.
The University is situated in Lokoja, the capital and confluence city of Kogi State, Nigeria (where the two (2) great rivers Niger and Benue meet) in the North Central political zone. Lokoja is a city drenched in history being the first settlement of the British in Nigeria.
FUL operates two campuses with the main campus (Permanent Site) located along Lokoja-Okene expressway, Felele, Lokoja; while the College of Health Sciences (Adankolo Campus) is located behind the Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. The University's Liaison Office is located at No. 20 Mamman Kotangora Crescent, Katampe, Abuja (Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria).
The motto of the University is Sic itur ad astra (Latin phrase); which means The Sky is the Limit.
The University started with only two (2) Faculties and eleven Departments/Programmes in the 2012/2013 academic session and grew to about five (5) Faculties; with additional Colleges, Institutes, Schools, and several Directorates. The pioneer programmes offered by the University during the 2012/2013 academic session are as follows:
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
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FACULTY OF SCIENCE
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The Faculties, Departments, and Programmes in the University are as follows:
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
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Faculty of Science
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For the full list of the current Faculties, Departments, Programmes and General Admission Requirements, click here
Past and Current Administrations:
S/N | Name | Position | Duration | Photograph |
1. | His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Muhammadu Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idriss CFR, the Emir of Fika and Chairman, Yobe State Council of Chiefs and Emirs | Chancellor | 2015-to date | ![]() |
S/N | Name | Position | Duration | Photograph |
1. |
Chief Hon. Innocent Ugo Chima, OON |
First Pro-Chancellor & Council Chairman |
2015-2016 | ![]() |
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Second Pro-Chancellor & Council Chairman |
2016-2020 | ![]() |
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3. |
Senator Chris Iheanyichukwu Adighije PhD |
Third Pro-Chancellor & Council Chairman |
2020-2023 | ![]() |
S/N | Name | Position | Duration | Photograph |
1. | Prof. Abdulmumini Hassan Rafindadi | Pioneer Vice-Chancellor | 2011-2016 | ![]() |
2. | Prof. Angela Freeman Miri | Second Vice-Chancellor | 2016-2021 |
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3. | Prof. Olayemi Durotimi Akimwumi | Third and Current Vice-Chancellor | 2021-to date |
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S/N | Name | Position | Duration | Photograph |
1. | Prof. Makanjuola Olayemisi Osagbemi | Pioneer Deputy Vice-Chancellor | 2016-2020 | ![]() |
2. | Prof. Mohammed Suleiman Audu | Second and Current Vice-Chancellor (Academic | 2021-to date |
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3. | Prof. Abdullahi Emmanuel Bala | First and Current Vice-Chancellor (Administration) | 2021-to date |
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S/N | Name | Position | Duration | Photograph |
1. | Mrs. Habiba Anavoza Adeiza | Pioneer Registrar | 2011-2017 | ![]() |
2. | Adm. Usman Suleman Obansa | Second Registrar | 2017-2022 |
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3. | Dr. (Mrs.) Rebecca Aimiohu Okojie | Third and Current Registrar | 2022-to date |
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S/N | Name | Position | Duration | Photograph |
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Dr. Kareem Adekunle Sanusi |
Pioneer University Librarian | 2011-2015 | ![]() |
2. |
Dr. Ezra Shiloba Gbaje |
Second University Librarian | 2015-2020 |
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3. | Dr. (Mrs.) Sarah Dauda Yani | Third and Current University Librarian | 2020-to date |
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S/N | Name | Position | Duration | Photograph |
1. |
Mr. Ola Samuel Ariyo (Deceased) |
First Chief Accountant | 2011-2012 | ![]() |
2. |
Mr. Alhassan Sheikh Ibrahim |
Pioneer Bursar | 2015-2020 |
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3. | Mr. Sule John Shilo | Second and Current Bursar | 2020-to date |
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Latest News
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FUL Staff Showcases ELDP Funded Project, Donates Equipment to Department
December 1, 2023, 6:30 pm -
FUL Seeks Partnership with Nigeria Customs Service on Human Capital Development
December 1, 2023, 2:30 pm -
U.S. Exchange Alumni: FUL VC, Prof. Akinwumi Advocates Digital Literacy for Women
November 25, 2023, 5:03 pm -
FUL Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week with Empowerment Drive
November 23, 2023, 9:40 pm -
FUL Management Receives NUC's Accreditation Teams
November 22, 2023, 8:34 pm -
SPSP Confers ‘Distinguished Fellow’ Award on Prof. Akinwumi
November 21, 2023, 5:15 pm -
FUL Senate Renews Appointment of Prof. Bala as DVC (Admin)
November 17, 2023, 2:19 pm -
FUL VC, Prof. Akinwumi Mourns Passing of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Commiserates with Families, Kogi State Government
October 30, 2023, 7:00 pm