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 afterward, 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).
Past Administrations:
S/N | Name | Position | Duration | Photograph |
1. | Professor Abdulmumini Hassan Rafindadi | Pioneer Vice-Chancellor | 2011-2016 | ![]() |
2. | Mrs. Habiba Anavoza Adeiza | Pioneer Registrar | 2011-2017 | ![]() |
3. | Professor Angela Freeman Miri | Second Vice-Chancellor | 2016-2021 |
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4. | Adm Usman Suleman Obansa | Second Registrar | 2017-2022 |
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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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Latest News
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N250M ASR Grant: FUL Management Signs MAF for the Construction of Central Research Laboratory
January 28, 2023, 1:30 pm -
Exam Summit: FUL to Adopt Best Practices in the Conduct of Examinations as Stakeholders Discuss Way Forward
January 27, 2023, 3:18 pm -
CSR: FUL Medical Team Visits Felele Community, Offers Free Medical Services
January 26, 2023, 1:24 pm -
N250M GRANT: FUL Management Visits ASR Africa's Office in Abuja, Prepares to Sign MoU this Week
January 24, 2023, 8:06 pm -
Prof. Akinwumi Raises 10M Naira as Personal Support Towards Church Building Project at Birthday Thanksgiving Service
January 22, 2023, 8:40 pm -
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January 21, 2023, 3:20 pm -
Prof. Akinwumi's Birthday: FUL Management Visits Orphanage at the Host Community
January 20, 2023, 2:30 pm -
PROF. AKINWUMI @ 59: Hearty Cheers to an Icon of Innovation, Our Dear Vice-Chancellor
January 20, 2023, 7:30 am