NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

The National Universities Commission (NUC) wishes to announce to the general public,
especially parents and prospective undergraduates that the under-listed “Universities” have
not been licensed by the Federal Government and are, therefore, operating illegally in
violation of Education (National Minimum Standards etc) Act CAP E3 Law of the Federation
of Nigeria 2004. The “Universities” are:

1) National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nassarawa State or any of its other campuses

2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State or any of its other campuses

3) Christians of Charity American University of Sci. & Tech, Nkpor, Anambra State or
any of its other campuses

4) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State or any of its other campuses

5) Saint Clements University, along Ado-Ekiti, Iyin, Ekiti State or any of its other
campuses

6) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu or any of its other campuses

7) Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State or any of its other
campuses

Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja or any of its other campuses

9) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State or any of its other
campuses

10) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses

11) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any
of its other campuses in Nigeria

12) Rev. D. O. Ockiya College of Theology and Management Sciences, Emeyal II Ogbia,
Bayelsa.(The Degree awarding part of their programmes) or any of its other campuses

13) Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses

(14) Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses in
Nigeria

15) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its other campuses

16) Houdegbe North American University or any of its other campuses in Nigeria

17) Atlanta University, Ayingba, Kogi State or any of its other campuses

18) Sunday Adokpela University, Otada Adoka, Otukpo, Benue State or any of its other
campuses

19) United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of its other campuses.


For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any certificate from any of
these illegal institutions, does so at his or her own risk. Certificates obtained from these
sources will not be recognized for the purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies.
The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their further necessary
action.

PROFESSOR JULIUS A.OKOJIE
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY,
NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION,
ANNOUNCER.

source: http://www.nuc.edu.ng/nucsite/temp.pdf