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 CON, the Emir of Fika and Chairman, Yobe State Council of Chiefs and Emirs | Pioneer Chancellor | 2015-to date | ![]() |
S/N | Name | Position | Duration | Photograph |
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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 and Current Pro-Chancellor & Council Chairman |
2020-to date | ![]() |
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 Week Review: Prof. Akinwumi Receives Navy Commander, Commodore Ajulu
May 27, 2023, 11:30 pm -
FUL Announces Commencement of Varsity's Parks and Conservatory "FULPAC"
May 26, 2023, 6:15 pm -
Critical Issues in Human Resource Management in the Nigerian University System: Reconfiguring for Excellence - A Paper Presented by Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, CFR, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation during the 1st Workshop & 73rd Business Meeting of ARNU Held at FUL
May 17, 2023, 7:00 pm -
Welcome Address Delivered by the Chairman, Association of Registrars of Nigerian Universities (ARNU), Mr. Ife Oluwole During the Opening Ceremony of the 1st ARNU Workshop & 73rd Business Meeting Held at FUL
May 17, 2023, 6:30 pm -
A Welcome Address Delivered by the Registrar, Federal University Lokoja, Dr Rebecca Aimiohu Okojie at the Association of Registrars of Nigerian Universities (ARNU) 1st Workshop & 73rd Business Meeting Held at FUL
May 17, 2023, 6:30 pm -
Goodwill Message of the Kogi State Head of Civil Service Mrs. Hannah O. Odiyo at the 1st Workshop & 73rd Business Meeting of the Association of Registrars of Nigerian Universities (ARNU) Held at FUL
May 17, 2023, 6:16 pm -
A Welcome Address Delivered by the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University Lokoja, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi at the 1st Workshop & 73rd Business Meeting of the Association of Registrars of Nigerian Universities (ARNU) Held at FUL
May 17, 2023, 6:00 pm -
PHOTO NEWS: FUL Senate Holds Special Session in Honour of Former Pro-Chancellor & Chairman of Council, Late Prof. Nimi Briggs, OON
May 10, 2023, 7:36 pm