Obong University

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Obong University
AffiliationsChurches of Christ
Location
Obong Ntak, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Websitewww.obonguniversity.edu.ng

Obong University is a private university located in Obong Ntak, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It is associated with the Churches of Christ, and its sponsoring congregation is the Rivergate Church of Christ in Madison, Tennessee.[1]

Founded in 1997 as African College of Management, the following year gave rise to the University of Africa, as Obong University was formerly known. The schools are under the direction of Dr. Moses Akpanudo,[2] who, with the help of his Nigerian countrymen and American friends, worked to gain university status for Obong. This elevation was achieved on May 2, 2007.[3]

Akwabia Hospital, originally a health care center for students and staff, opened on the university's campus in 1996.[4]

History

Obong University was established in 2007 in Obong Ntak, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The university was founded by the Churches of Christ.[5] Following approval by the National Universities Commission, the university began admitting undergraduate students in several academic programmes in the late 2000s.[6]

List of Vice-Chancellors

Vice-Chancellors of Obong University
Vice-ChancellorTenure
Prof. Ime N. Umanah2007–2012
Prof. Moses E. Ekpenyong2012–2017
Prof. David S. Udofia2017–2021
Prof. Francisca Bassey2021–present

    References

    1. "Obong University Nigeria". campus.africa. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
    2. |CHID133744|CIID2042618|CPATHL0NDL2FydGljbGUvMCwsUFRJRDI1NDg1fENISUQxMzM3NDR8Q0lJRDIwNDI2MTgsMDAuaHRtbA==,00.html The Christian Chronicle
    3. FG licences eight new private varsities Archived 2011-05-25 at the Wayback Machine
    4. "About Us". Akwabia Hospital. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
    5. "History of Obong University". Obong University. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
    6. "Private Universities in Nigeria". National Universities Commission. Retrieved 6 March 2026.