Kings University Explained

Kings University
Established:2015
Type:Private
Chancellor:Matthew Ashimolowo
Vice Chancellor:Professor Adenike Kuku
City:Odeomu
State:Osun State
Country:Nigeria
Campus:Urban
Coordinates:7.5648°N 4.4076°W

Kings University is a private university in Nigeria, founded in 2015 and located in the Odeomu area of Osun State.[1] The university was established by the Kingsway International Christian Centre, a church-owned by Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo who also happens to be the Chancellor of Kings University.[2]

Academic divisions

From the establishment of Kings University in 2015, the university only had one faculty, but as of 2021, the university has now grown up to 3 faculties to their name. There are [3]

Vice chancellors

The current Vice-Chancellor of Kings University is Professor Adenike Kuku, a Professor of Biochemistry, who assumed office in January 2021 following a successful 'acting position', while she was the acting Vice-Chancellor the previous year.[6]

Achievement

In December 2021, Kings University was ranked 31st best University in Nigeria, Kings University was also ranked 16th best amongst 99 private Universities in Nigeria.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kings University Ranking & Review. 2021-12-16. www.4icu.org.
  2. Web site: 2021-06-15. Focus on Providing Solutions, Kings Varsity Chancellor Tells Students. 2021-12-16. THISDAYLIVE. en-US.
  3. Web site: .: Kings University - PART-TIME PROGRAMME Home :.. 2021-12-16. portal.kingsuniversity.edu.ng.
  4. Web site: 2019-03-21. Challenges in education sector are man-made —VC, Kings University. 2021-12-16. Tribune Online. en-GB.
  5. Web site: 2021-01-20. Kings University confirms Professor Adenike Kuku as Vice-Chancellor. 2021-12-16. Vanguard News. en-US.
  6. Web site: 2021-01-20. Kings University confirms Professor Adenike Kuku as Vice-Chancellor. 2021-12-16. Vanguard News. en-US.
  7. Web site: 2021-12-17. NUC ranks King's University 31st overall best in Nigeria. 2021-12-18. Tribune Online. en-GB.