Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa initiative

To win all land battles in defence of the territorial integrity of Nigeria, protect her national interests, and accomplish other tasks in aid of civil authority.

Al-Qalam University Katsina (AUK) is Nigeria's first Islamic university and the country's only non-profit university. It receives no subsidies or grants from any of Nigeria's three levels of government. In contrast to private universities owned by individuals, it is owned by the Muslim Community

The Federal University of Petroleum Resources in Effurun in Delta State, Nigeria was established in March 2007 under a Federal Government of Nigeria initiative to build a specialized University to produce unique high level manpower and relevant expertise for the Oil & Gas sector in Nigeria and worldwide. At first, it occupied the PTI Conference centre, Effurun Delta state, which is few kilometres away from the permanent site. The new site covered large hectares of land generously leased by the chiefs and people of Uviwe kingdom. FUPRE is the first of its kind in Africa and it is destined to be the premier international institution-of-choice with the state-of-the-art facilities to provide the petroleum and allied sectors, world class education, training, research, consultancy and extension services. FUPRE organise its academic activities along college lines. Under this arrangement, related Departments are grouped to form a College without an intervening tier of faculties.

Federal University of Technology Minna specializes in technological education.

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) was founded on 5 February 1964 in response to independent Nigeria's defence needs to train officers for the Nigerian Armed Forces.

The University of Port Harcourt is a public higher education institution located in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, established in 1975. The university operates under the regulations of the National University Commission (NUC) and features one College, twelve Faculties, and three Schools. It offers a range of academic programs, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The institution emphasizes entrepreneurial initiatives and has established a SERVICOM Unit to enhance service delivery within its administrative framework. With a commitment to providing quality education, the University of Port Harcourt plays a significant role in the academic landscape of the South-South geo-political zone of Nigeria.

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) is one of the three specialized universities of agriculture established by the Federal government of Nigeria in 1992. The University is located in the well-known agricultural training and research community of Umudike in the south Eastern zone of Nigeria.

University of Lagos has provided quality, research-focused education for over fifty years to Nigerians and others seeking knowledge. Founded to develop a skilled workforce to support the political, social, and economic growth of a newly independent nation, the university has consistently pursued this mission with commitment and effectiveness. It has established a reputation for academic excellence and is widely recognized as "the University of First Choice and the Nation's Pride."

Federal University Lokoja objective was not only to accelerate equitable access to higher education in Nigeria, but also to build institutions that can support Nigeria's drive for rapid development by providing quality manpower and a knowledge base to drive competitiveness.

The National Institute's mission is to "serve as a policy, advocacy, advice, and training centre for Nigeria, West Africa, and Africa in the context of a dynamic and changing world.

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto is one of the four earliest Universities in Nigeria.

The University of Jos was established with the vision of being an innovative institution with great interaction between 'town and gown'. It started as a Campus of the University of Ibadan in November 1971. They are committed to providing education that is globally competitive and relevant to the needs of today's employer and the developing challenges of Nigeria. It is located in Jos, Plateau, Nigeria.

Nigeria Police Force prevents and detects crime, apprehension of offenders and the preservation of law and order.

Premier university in Northern Nigeria

Established some 67 years ago, the University of Ibadan, UI as it is fondly referred to, is the first University in Nigeria. Until 1962 when it became a full fledged independent University, it was a College of the University of London in a special relationship scheme. The University, which took off with academic programmes in Arts, Science and Medicine, is now a comprehensive citadel of learning with academic programmes in thirteen Faculties namely, Arts, Science, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Agriculture and Forestry, the Social Sciences, Education, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Technology, Law, Public Health and Dentistry. The Faculties of the Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Public Health and Dentistry are organized as a College of Medicine. The University has other academic units among which are: Institute of Child Health, Institute of Education, Institute of African Studies, Centre for Child Adolescent and Mental Health, Centre for Educational Media Resource Studies, African Regional Centre for Information Science (ARCIS), Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CEPACS), Centre for Petroleum, Energy, Economics and Law (CPEEL), Centre for Sustainable Development (CESDEV), and Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI),Institute for Advanced Medical Research and Training (IAMRAT), Centre for Drug Discovery, Development & Production (CDDDP), Centre for Control & Prevention of Zoonosis (CCPZ). A new National Institute for Maternal Child & Neonatal Health (NIMCNH) & Institute for Infectious Diseases are under construction. A new School of Business (UISB) is expected to take off later this year. The University, as part of efforts to fulfil a God given mandate of promoting Nigeria’s development, established a Research Foundation (UIRF). The University of Ibadan Postgraduate School is, well acknowledged within and outside the country as one of the largest in Africa and the flagship of Postgraduate Education in Nigeria as it produces the much required human resources for the entire Nigerian University system, the Nigerian public and private sectors and beyond. The Postgraduate School enrolment takes about 50% of the entire student enrolment. University of Ibadan produces an average of 3,000 Masters & 250 Ph.Ds every year. The University currently hosts the Pan African University Life & Earth Sciences Institute on behalf of the West African Subregion. This is an initiative of the African Union. The programme is in its 2nd year and has 97 students from all over Africa. The University is, however, not resting on its oars as it intends to be ranked among the best universities worldwide, in keeping with its Mission statement: There are twelve Halls of Residence which provide accommodation for about 30% of the population of students in the regular studies mode; and three others under construction with the support of the FG Revitalisation Funds. The University has 1212 housing units, out of which of which 609 units are occupied by senior staff and 603 units by junior staff. The University of Ibadan is, therefore, a truly complex organization. Its governance is based on the Committee System; all the Boards and Committees report to Council and/or Senate. In order to carry out its main functions of teaching, research and community service, the University has been providing to a large extent, basic services like electricity and water supply, security, health facilities and other municipal services to its staff and students. Through its alumni and alumnae, the University of Ibadan has, in the past six decades contributed significantly to the political, industrial, economic and cultural development of Nigeria. Mission Statement To expand the frontiers of knowledge through provision of excellent conditions for learning and research To produce graduates who are worthy in character and sound judgement To contribute to the transformation of society through creativity and innovation To serve as a dynamic custodian of society’s salutary values and thus sustain its integrity.