Nasarawa’s first private varsity begins admission
By Faith Awa Maji
The first private indigenous university, Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa State, has begun admitting its pioneer students to start academic activities in January 2024.
A former Governor of the State and immediate past All Progressives Congress National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, is the proprietor of the school.
The University’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi Bala, disclosed this at a press briefing in the institution on Wednesday in Agwada, Kokona Local Government Area.
He said that the institution was currently admitting students into eight different departments in three faculties and that lectures would begin in January 2024.
The faculties include Computer and Social and Management Sciences.
Bala further explained that the university received formal approval and registration from the Federal Government on May 27, 2023 having fulfilled all initial regulatory requirements.
He also said that the National Universities Commission (NUC) had issued them final approval to commence formal academic activities.
“We intend to embrace a model of pragmatic teaching, learning and research capable of creating balance between practical and theoretical modes of teaching and learning.
“We are not going to be the usual tertiary institution but it was conceived to to provide qualitative and functional education that will equip our students with skills to make them employable as well as employers of labour,” Bala said.
He further explained that security gadgets within and around the institution are in place and is also collaborating with all the security agencies in order to protect staff and students.
“Serious security measures have been taken to ensure that our staff and students will be safe given the security challenges confronting the nation where tertiary institutions are often used as soft targets,” he said.
The Vice Chancellor also said that the institution was built on the foundation of the use of technology to deliver cutting edge education in all spheres.
“From classroom instruction to practical sessions, they have installed strong Information Technology infrastructure that will allow for seamless virtual interaction between students and lectures
“All our classrooms are fitted with interactive boards as well as white boards to enable transition from from one mode of instruction to another,” he added.
