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About the University

Shaping minds.
Transforming futures.

For over six decades Redeemer's University has been a beacon of academic excellence, producing graduates who lead in every sector of society. We are driven by curiosity, guided by integrity and committed to service.

60+
Years of Excellence
28,000+
Enrolled Students
1,200+
Academic Staff
40+
Research Centres

Our Mission

To advance knowledge through innovative research and teaching; to equip students with the intellectual tools, ethical grounding and practical skills they need to thrive; and to engage communities in meaningful partnerships that drive sustainable development.

Our Vision

To be a world-class institution renowned for excellence in education, transformative research and impactful community engagement — recognised as Africa's foremost university by 2030.

What We Stand For

Core Values

Academic Integrity

We uphold the highest standards of honesty and ethical conduct in all scholarly pursuits.

Innovation

We foster creative thinking and cutting-edge research that addresses real-world challenges.

Inclusivity

We celebrate diversity and create an environment where all members can thrive.

Service

We are committed to serving our communities locally, nationally and globally.

Six Decades In

Our History

1964
University founded by Federal Government Decree
1972
First postgraduate programmes established
1985
Teaching hospital and medical school commissioned
1998
Campus-wide ICT infrastructure rollout
2007
Centre for Advanced Research (CAR) inaugurated
2015
Ranked among top 10 African universities
2021
Launch of fully online degree programme platform
2024
RUN Online (Redeemer's University of Nigeria) digital student portal goes live

Who Leads Us

University Leadership

Our leadership team brings together decades of academic, administrative and strategic expertise.

Prof. Emmanuel A. Okafor

Prof. Emmanuel A. Okafor

Chancellor

Prof. Okafor brings over 35 years of distinguished academic and administrative leadership. A Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science, he has published more than 120 peer-reviewed papers.

Prof. Ngozi M. Adeleke

Prof. Ngozi M. Adeleke

Vice-Chancellor

Prof. Adeleke oversees the day-to-day running of the university. Her tenure has been marked by a 40% increase in research output and the establishment of three new interdisciplinary institutes.

Dr. Chukwuemeka B. Nwosu

Dr. Chukwuemeka B. Nwosu

Registrar

Dr. Nwosu administers academic records, student admissions, and institutional governance. He has modernised the registry with a fully digital records management system.

Barr. Fatima I. Yusuf

Barr. Fatima I. Yusuf

Bursar

Barr. Yusuf manages the financial affairs of the university, ensuring transparent stewardship of resources and sustainable budget planning.

Prof. Kelechi O. Eze

Prof. Kelechi O. Eze

Dean, Faculty of Sciences

An internationally recognised molecular biologist, Prof. Eze leads one of the largest faculties by enrolment and has secured over ₦2 billion in research grants.

Prof. Amaka C. Obiora

Prof. Amaka C. Obiora

Dean, Faculty of Arts & Humanities

Prof. Obiora is a celebrated scholar of African literature whose faculty runs some of the most competitive postgraduate programmes in the region.