Ambrose Alli University

{{short description|University in Nigeria}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2020}}
{{Infobox university
 | image                  = Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State.01.jpg
 | caption                = Ambrose Alli University Front view
 | name                   = Ambrose Alli University (AAU)
 | motto                  = Knowledge for Advancement
 | mottoeng               = 
 | established            = 1981 by [[Ambrose Folorunsho Alli]]
 | type                   = [[public university|Public]]
 | former_names           = Bendel State University, Edo State University
 | academic_affiliation   = [[National Universities Commission]] (NUC)
 | endowment              = 
 | chairman               = 
 | vice_chancellor        = [[Asomwan Sonnie Adagbonyin]]
 | chancellor             = [[Yahaya Abubakar]] (Estu Nupe)
 | president              = 
 | city                   = [[Ekpoma]]
 | state                  = [[Edo State]]
 | country                = Nigeria
 | coor                   = {{coord|6.7446|6.0846|type:edu|display=inline,title}}
 | students               = 
 | undergrad              = 
 | postgrad               = 
 | staff                  = 
 | website                = {{url|www.aauekpoma.edu.ng}}
 | footnotes              = 
}}

[[File:Ambrose Alli University Sign Post.jpg|thumb|Ambrose Alli University Sign Post]]

'''Ambrose Alli University''' ('''AAU''') is a state-owned university in [[Edo State]], [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma {{!}} » History |url=https://aauekpoma.edu.ng/about/history/ |access-date=2022-03-23 |language=en-US}}</ref> It was established in 1981 by the governor of [[Bendel State]] (now Edo and [[Delta State|Delta States]]), [[Ambrose Folorunsho Alli]]. Initially known as Bendel State University, subsequently known as [[Edo State]] University, and finally changed to its present name in commemoration of Professor Ambrose Folorunsho Alli, AAU is accredited and recognized by the [[National Universities Commission]] (NUC).<ref>{{cite web|title=State Universities |publisher=National Universities Commission|url=https://www.nuc.edu.ng/nigerian-univerisities/state-univerisity/|access-date=2020-08-08|website=www.nuc.edu.ng}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=2017-04-24|title=AAU to become best state-owned Nigerian varsity, says VC|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/aau-become-best-state-owned-nigerian-varsity-says-vc/|access-date=2020-08-08|website=Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics|language=en-US}}</ref> The [[Ambrose Alli University Library]] houses the information resources for the institution.

The current vice-chancellor (acting capacity) of the university is [[Asomwan Sonnie Adagbonyin]]. He was appointed on 8 [[February]] 2022 by the Governor of Edo state [[Godwin Obaseki|Godwin N. Obaseki]].<ref>{{cite web|date=2021-05-11|title=Protest in AAU over salaries, as government appoints Acting VC|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/05/protest-in-aau-over-salaries-as-government-appoints-acting-vc/|access-date=2021-05-12|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Osarhieme Osadolor {{!}} University of Benin - Academia.edu|url=https://uniben.academia.edu/OsarhiemeOsadolor|access-date=2021-05-12|website=uniben.academia.edu}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=2021-05-14|title=CONUA AAU backs Osadolor as acting VC, commends Obaseki over appointment|url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/conua-aau-backs-osadolor-as-acting-vc-commends-obaseki-over-appointment/|access-date=2021-05-17|website=The Sun Nigeria|language=en-US}}</ref>

The former vice-chancellor [[Ignatius A. Onimawo]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/vc-tasks-nafdac-safe-food-and-beverages/|title=VC tasks NAFDAC on safe food, beverages - The Nation Nigeria|date=2017-04-04|work=The Nation Nigeria|access-date=2018-07-06|language=en-US}}</ref> is credited for his unique deployment and application of [[information and communications technology]] (ICT) in every aspect of the day-to-day running of the institution.

== Faculties ==
* Campus
* Faculty of [[Agriculture]]
* [[Faculty (division)|Faculty of Arts]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma {{!}} » Art|url=https://aauekpoma.edu.ng/faculties/art/|access-date=2022-02-08|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Faculty (division)|Faculty of Education]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma {{!}} » Faculty of Education|url=https://aauekpoma.edu.ng/2021/04/18/faculty-of-education/|access-date=2022-02-08|language=en-US}}</ref>
* Faculty of [[Engineering]] & Technology
* Faculty of [[Environmental studies|Environmental Studies]]
* [[Faculty (division)|Faculty of Law]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma {{!}} » Law|url=https://aauekpoma.edu.ng/faculties/law/|access-date=2022-02-08|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[School of Biological Sciences, University of Manchester|Faculty of Life Sciences]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma {{!}} » Life Sciences|url=https://aauekpoma.edu.ng/faculties/life-sciences/|access-date=2022-02-08|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Faculty of Management Studies – University of Delhi|Faculty of Management Sciences]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma {{!}} » management sciences|url=https://aauekpoma.edu.ng/faculties/management-sciences/|access-date=2022-02-08|language=en-US}}</ref>
* Faculty of [[Medical laboratory scientist|Medical Laboratory Science]]
* Faculty of [[Outline of physical science|Physical Science]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma {{!}} » Physical Sciences|url=https://aauekpoma.edu.ng/faculties/physical-sciences/|access-date=2022-02-08|language=en-US}}</ref>
* Faculty of [[Social science|Social Sciences]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma {{!}} » Social Sciences|url=https://aauekpoma.edu.ng/faculties/social-sciences/|access-date=2022-02-08|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Medical school|College of Medicine]]
* Faculty of [[Medicine|Basic Medical Sciences]]
* Faculty of [[Clinical research|Clinical Sciences]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Home|url=https://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=43&layout=&Itemid=101}}</ref>

==Library==
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The University Library began operating fully in 1983. The first university librarian was hired in 1982, and the library's initial book collection consisted of 36,509 volumes, including 30,818 books and 5,691 government documents, as well as 369 journal titles. At the time the library opened, there were 24 employees, including 20 junior and 4 senior employees. In the early years of its existence, the library experienced a series of moves as it searched for appropriate office space. The library's first move was from a temporary office to a temporary administrative building, then it moved to a three-bedroom home, before finally relocating to the Emaudo Campus in [[December]] 1982, which was its permanent location. The library was then relocated again in 1987 to the Ujemen Campus, which had a more welcoming academic atmosphere. In 1999, a three-story library facility was officially opened by the head of state, occupying 14,000 square meters. The library system currently consists of a main library and several outreach libraries and it is a hybrid library system which provides print and non-print information resources.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma {{!}} » About the Library |url=https://aauekpoma.edu.ng/library/about-the-library/ |access-date=2022-12-30 |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Misconduct==
Ambrose Alli University announced the sacking of four [[Lecturer|lecturers]] over gross [[misconduct]]. The dismissal was approved after the emergency meeting held on 1 December 2021.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.legit.ng/education/1446520-prominent-nigerian-university-sacks-4-lecturers-over-gross-misconduct/|date= 6 December 2021 |access-date= 6 December 2021 |publisher= legit.ng |title=Prominent Nigerian University Sacks 4 Lecturers Over Gross Misconduct|last= Odili |first= Esther}}</ref>

==Alumni==
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*[[Samantha Agazuma]], Nigerian cricketer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://emergingcricket.com/insight/nigeria-women-on-the-up-agazuma/ |title=Nigeria Women's cricket: An uplifting and empowering force |work=Emerging Cricket |date=8 October 2020 |access-date=31 May 2021}}</ref>
*[[Alibaba Akpobome]], Nigerian comedian
*[[Benedict Ayade]], governor, [[Cross River State]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Ben Ayade Archives|url=https://m.guardian.ng/tag/ben-ayade/|access-date=2021-09-13|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Buchi (comedian)|Buchi]], a comedian
*[[Aisha Buhari]], wife of the current president, [[Muhammadu Buhari]]<ref>{{cite web| url=https://thenationonlineng.net/ambrose-alli-university-to-honour-aisha-buhari-odion-ighalo-others/amp/|title=Ambrose Alli University to honour Aisha Buhari, Odion Ighalo, others| publisher=The Nation| date= 23 November 2019| access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref>
*[[Tony Elumelu]], chairman, heirs holdings; successful Nigerian investor, philanthropist & entrepreneur<ref>{{cite web|date=2021-08-09|title=Tony Elumelu: Success is made up of 1% dreams and 99% hard work|url=https://newafricanmagazine.com/26507/|access-date=2021-09-12|website=New African Magazine}}</ref>
*[[Don Jazzy]], singer and entrepreneur<ref>{{cite web|last=Amaechi|first=Stella|date=2020-11-30|title=Don Jazzy's biography: How did he become famous?|url=https://www.legit.ng/1084401-don-jazzys-biography-famous.html|access-date=2021-09-12|website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news.|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Festus Keyamo]], lawyer, socialist, critic, columnist and human right activist<ref>{{cite web|title=Festus Keyamo Archives|url=https://m.guardian.ng/tag/festus-keyamo/|access-date=2021-09-12|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Samuel Oboh]], Canadian architect and president of the Alberta chapter of [[Royal Architectural Institute of Canada]] (RAIC)
*[[Omawumi]], singer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nationaldailyng.com/arts-arena/omawumi-bottom-belle-diva/|title=Omawumi: Bottom Belle Diva|publisher=National Daily|date=1 December 2012|access-date=16 February 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221161421/http://www.nationaldailyng.com/arts-arena/omawumi-bottom-belle-diva/|archive-date=21 February 2014}}</ref>
*[[Peggy Ovire]], Nigerian actor
*[[Chris Oyakhilome]], founder, [[Christ Embassy]]
* [[Juwon Lawal Razaq]], businessman and entrepreneur<!---♦♦♦ Only add a person to this list if they already have their own article on the English Wikipedia ♦♦♦---> 
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== Photo gallery ==
<gallery>
Ambrose Alli University Senate Building.jpg
Ambrose Alli University, Faculty of Social Sciences.jpg
Ambrose Alli University Faculty of Life Science Sign Post.jpg
Faculty of Life Sciences, Ambrose Alli University.jpg
Department of Mass Communication, Ambrose Alli University.jpg
Side View of Ambrose Alli University Library.jpg
Faculty of Education, Ambrose Alli University.jpg
Conference Student Centre, Ambrose Alli University.jpg
</gallery>

== References ==
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==External links==
{{commons category|Ambrose Alli University}}
*[http://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng/ Official website]
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