Godfrey Okoye University Explained

Godfrey Okoye University
Motto:'Unity of Knowledge'
Established:3 November 2009
Type:private
Vice Chancellor:Professor Dr. Christian Anieke
Students:3000+
Website:www.gouni.edu.ng

Godfrey Okoye University (GO University) was founded in 2009 by the Very Reverend Father Professor Dr. Christian Anieke for the Catholic Diocese of Enugu.[1] The university, which got its operational licence on 3 November 2009 from the National Universities Commission (NUC), belongs to the Catholic Diocese of Enugu in Nigeria. It is the first university owned by a Catholic Diocese in Africa.

In 2009 the university started with 215 students[2] and admitted 1,200 students by the end of 2012.[3]

On 1 December 2013, GOU commenced a week-long programme of activities to celebrate its maiden convocation. 100 students were awarded bachelor's degrees during the final ceremony on 7 December 2013.[4]

GOU is a member of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVC).[5]

Faculties and courses[6]

Faculty of Management and Social Sciences [7] Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences [8] Faculty of Education [9] Faculty of Arts [10] Faculty of Law [11] Faculty of Medicine[12]
AccountingApplied BiologyBiology EducationEnglish and Literature StudiesLawMedicine & Surgery
Banking and FinanceBiotechnologyChemistry EducationHistory, International Studies And Diplomacy
Business Administration with Management/ Marketing/ Public AdministrationMicrobiologyComputer Science EducationMusic
ManagementBiochemistryMathematics EducationPhilosophy
MarketingChemistryPhysics EducationReligious Studies
Public AdministrationIndustrial ChemistryBusiness Education
EconomicsComputer ScienceEnglish/Literary Studies Education
International RelationsMathematicsHistory, International Studies and Diplomacy Education
Political SciencePhysicsEconomics Education
Mass CommunicationIndustrial DesignPolitical Science & Government Education
PsychologyArchitectureSocial Studies Education
SociologyPhysics with Electronics/ Industrial Physics/ Geophysics/ Renewal Energy/ Physics with ElectronicsEducation Management
Primary Education

Faculties and courses postgraduate programmes[6]

Faculty of Management and Social SciencesFaculty of Natural and Applied SciencesFaculty of Education
PGD & M. Sc. AccountingM. Sc. BiotechnologyM. Ed Curriculum Development
PGD & M. Sc. Banking and FinanceM. Sc. Computer ScienceM. Ed. Language Education
PGD & M. Sc. EconomicsM. Sc. MicrobiologyM. Ed. Measurement Evaluation
PGD & M. Sc. International RelationsM. Sc. Physics
PGD & M. Sc. Management
PGD & M. Sc. Political Science
PGD & M. Sc. Psychology
PGD & M. Sc. Public Administration

Partner universities and cooperations[13]

Radio station

On 27 October 2014 the radio station for the Mass Communication Department was formally commissioned by Prof. Armstrong Idachaba, director of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).

GO Uni Radio 106.9fm[14] broadcasts live and via Internet[15] from their studios at Godfrey Okoye University, Thinkers Corner, Enugu.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/generaltopics/why-enugu-catholic-diocese-began-university-%E2%80%93prof-anieke-v-c/ Why Enugu Catholic Diocese Began University
  2. http://www.nuc.edu.ng/nucsite/File/DASS/Admission%20Quota.pdf 2011/2012 Recommended Student Enrolment in Nigerian Universities
  3. http://sunnewsonline.com/new/specials/why-i-made-laptop-compulsory-for-students-by-prof-anieke-founder-gou/ Why I made laptop compulsory for students, by Prof. Anieke founder, GOU
  4. http://www.nuc.edu.ng/nucsite/File/Monday%20Bulletin/MB%202013/MONDAY%20Bulletin%2023-12-2013.pdf First Convocation Celebration
  5. Web site: university – CVC. 24 August 2020.
  6. http://www.nuc.edu.ng/nucsite/File/Approved_Accredited%20Programmes%20of%20Nigerian%20Universities-Listed%20by%20University.pdf Approved Academic Programmes of Nigerian Universities
  7. Web site: Godfrey Okoye University Faculty of Management and Social Sciences . 25 February 2019 . 12 October 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181012225146/http://fmss.gouni.edu.ng/ . dead .
  8. Web site: Godfrey Okoye University Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences . 25 February 2019 . 18 November 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181118145003/http://nas.gouni.edu.ng/ . dead .
  9. Web site: Godfrey Okoye University Faculty of Education . 25 February 2019 . 18 November 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181118143450/http://education.gouni.edu.ng/ . dead .
  10. Web site: Faculty of Arts | Unity of Knowledge. 24 August 2020.
  11. Web site: Faculty of law | LAW. 24 August 2020.
  12. Web site: Faculty of Medicine | LAW. 21 April 2023.
  13. Web site: Godfrey Okoye University Institutional Collaborations And Erasmus Programme. 24 August 2020.
  14. http://www.1069gouniradio.com 106.9fm
  15. Web site: LISTEN LIVE!!! | GOUNI RADIO - 106.9 FM Enugu. 24 August 2020.

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