Salem University, Lokoja
Salem University, Lokoja is a privately owned university located in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. The institution was founded by Archbishop Sam Amaga, the motivator and president of Salem International Christian Center; the global international base of Foundation Faith Worldwide that was established by Sam Amaga Ministries International. [1] [2] [3]
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Motto | Raising Global Leaders |
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Type | Private |
Chancellor | Dr. Sam Amaga |
Vice-Chancellor | Dorcas Omanyo Oluwade |
Location | , , Nigeria |
Campus | Urban |
Colours | Blue, Purple |
Website | salemuniversity |
Governance
The university is governed by the board of trustees, the governing council and the university management staff.
Chancellor
The chancellor of the university, Archbishop Dr. Sam Amaga, is the chief executive officer of the university. He also serves as the chairman of the board of trustees.
Pro-chancellor
Dr. Chris Chimezie Sr. is the Pro-Chancellor of Salem University. He facilitates the decision-making and approval process in the University as well as the spiritual oversight of the university community. He also represents the interest of the proprietors on behalf of the Chancellor by providing visionary, spiritual and administrative oversight for the university through qualitative pursuit of her vision and mission while serving as the custodian of her culture and values.
Vice-chancellor
The current vice-chancellor is Professor Dorcas Omanyo Oluwade. She is a researcher in Entrepreneurship Management, a motivational speaker, career adviser, mentor to target groups, and a lecturer. She is an academic planner who believes that planning and programming serves as catalysts to fulfilling people’s destiny. She is dedicated to managing young people towards improved social living Prof. Dorcas Omanyo Oluwade believes in leadership through positive influence. She became the Vice Chancellor of Salem University, Lokoja, Kogi State Nigeria in 2016.
Deputy vice chancellor
Associate Prof. Akubo Johnson Alewo is a Doctor of Sociology. He is the Dean of the College of Management and Social Sciences (CMSS) and also the current Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Salem University Lokoja. The office provides both academic and administrative leadership support for the Vice Chancellor by ensuring excellent and harmonious discharge of responsibilities assigned to him.
Registrar
Attah Timothy Ojotu is an English Language graduate of Lagos State University (LASU) Ojo, Lagos. He also holds an MBA in Organizational Leadership as well as Post Graduate Diplomas in Journalism and Practical Pastoral Ministry from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and Salem Pastoral and Management College (SPAMIC) respectively.
Other officers
- Deans of Colleges
- Director of Works
- Director of Academic Planning Unit
- Director of Quality Assurance and Academic Standard
- Director Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies
- Deputy Registrar
- Head of Departments
Academic programmes
Salem University academic programmes are run in three Colleges and each of these Colleges have Departments under them. The Colleges, Departments and programmes are as follow:
College of Information and Communication Technology
- Department of Computer Science
- B.Sc Computer Science
- B.Sc Information Technology
College of Natural and Applied Sciences
- Department of Biological Sciences
- B.Sc Microbiology
- B.Sc Biology
- B.Sc Biotechnology
- Department of Chemical Sciences
- B.Sc Biochemistry
- B.Sc Chemistry
- Department of Earth Sciences
- B.Sc Physics
- B.Sc Geology
- B.Sc Energy Studies
- Department of Mathematical Sciences
- B.Sc Mathematics
- B.Sc Statistics
College of Management and Social Sciences (CMSS)
A. MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
- Department of Accounting and Finance
- B.Sc Accounting
- B.Sc Banking and Finance
- B.Sc Actuarial Science
- Department of Business Administration
- B.Sc Business Administration
- B.Sc Marketing & Advertising
- B.Sc Office System Management
- Department of Economics
- B.Sc Economics
B. SOCIAL SCIENCES
- Department of Criminology and Penology
- B.Sc Criminology and Penology
- Department of Peace and Development Studies
- B.Sc Peace and Development Studies
- B.Sc Gender and Women Studies
- Department of Regional Integration and Diplomacy
- B.Sc Regional Integration and Diplomacy
School of Postgraduate Studies
Salem University is yet to begin postgraduate programmes.
Campus
The University is situated on its main and only campus in Jimgbe, Lokoja, where all its academic activities take place. All undergraduate students also reside here.
Sport
Sports as an extra curricular activity for staff and students is an essential part of the University experience. Included in the sports facilities are;
- Lawn tennis court
- Basketball court
- Football pitch
- Volleyball court etc.
Cafeteria
The Cafeteria houses two food vendors that cater for the meals of staff and students. It is located adjacent to the Halls of Residence and opposite the University Clinic. It has a main eating arena that can seat up to 500 people and three inner rooms that can seat up to 50 people each.
Chapel of Peace
COP handles the Transformational Academic Revolution (TAR). The Chapel of Peace is currently headed by the University's Chaplain, Pastor. Uche.
References
- Salem University. "History of Salem University". Retrieved 3 September 2013.
- Salem University. "Vision". Retrieved 3 September 2013.
- Salem University. "Values". Retrieved 3 September 2013.