Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma

AAU RESEARCHERS SECURE ₦13.9 MILLION NIGERIAN COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (NCC) GRANT FOR INNOVATIVE MOBILE NETWORK RESEARCH

ambrose-alli-user — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:44:53 +0000

Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma has recorded another major research milestone with the award of a ₦13.9 million research grant by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to Engr. Prof. A. Obiazi of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, AAU, Ekpoma, as Lead Researcher.

The grant, which falls under the 2021 NCC Research and Development Intervention Programme and was awarded in 2022, supports a cutting-edge research project titled:

“Development of an Intelligent Test Mechanism and Management System for Quality of Service (QoS) / Quality of Experience (QoE) for Mobile Communication Networks.”

The research team also includes Engr. Prof. O. Sahenvemwen of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, and Engr. Dr. Edoghogho of the University of Benin, who are serving as Co-Researchers.

The project is designed to address critical challenges in mobile communication networks by developing an intelligent framework for testing, monitoring, and managing Quality of Service (QoS) and Quality of Experience (QoE). The expected outcomes of the research include improved network performance evaluation, enhanced user experience, data-driven decision-making for network operators, and the development of locally relevant solutions tailored to Nigeria’s communication environment.

Potential benefits to the Nigerian communications industry include:

Improved reliability and efficiency of mobile communication networks;
Enhanced customer satisfaction through better Quality of Experience;
Reduced operational inefficiencies for network service providers;
Provision of empirical tools to support regulatory oversight by the NCC;
Contribution to indigenous research capacity and technological innovation in the telecommunications sector.

This achievement further underscores Ambrose Alli University’s growing reputation as a hub of impactful research and innovation. At the submission of the report by the Lead Researcher, Prof Obiazi, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mrs Eunice Eboiserehimen Omonzejie commended the researchers for this laudable achievement and reaffirms its commitment to supporting research initiatives that contribute meaningfully to national development, technological advancement, and global knowledge.

In a similar vein, thirty-three (33) academic staff members of the University have benefited from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Institutional-Based Research (IBR) intervention within the year 2025, reflecting the robust and vibrant research culture currently being nurtured in the University.

Many thanks

Prof. Omeimen Ujuanbi, FNIP

Director, DRPD.

COMPLETION OF THE ADMISSION PROCESS BY CANDIDATES OF THE 2025/2026 ADMISSION EXERCISE

ambrose-alli-user — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:41:06 +0000

Don Pushes for More University Funding

ambrose-alli-user — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:46:21 +0000

By Esosa Omorogbe

The newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Prof. Eunice Omonzejie, has called on the Nigerian government, multinational agencies, and other stakeholders to collaborate in increasing investment in education to enhance the global relevance of Nigerian graduates.

Prof. Omonzejie made this call while receiving the National Leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), led by its President, Olushola Oladoja, at the university’s premises in Ekpoma. She emphasized that the country’s educational system requires urgent attention, from primary to tertiary levels.

The Vice-Chancellor expressed appreciation to the Edo State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo for his commitment to transforming the university, noting that the governor’s multifaceted interventions had restored hope and rejuvenated the institution. She also called on the leadership of NANS to support local students’ union governments in their crusades for a better and more conducive learning environment.

Prof. Omonzejie assured the students’ union leadership of her administration’s collaboration, promising to run an open-door policy while being firm when necessary. “You can be sure that you have a mother in me,” she said.

The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Olushola Oladoja, acknowledged the struggles faced by Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, noting that the institution had been impacted by past government policies. However, he commended the state governor’s intervention in addressing these challenges.

Oladoja also expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for introducing the NELFund scheme, a zero-interest fund for education purposes. He urged Nigerian students to take advantage of this opportunity, encouraging them to key into the program.

The visit by the National Leadership of NANS to Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma highlights the importance of collaboration between university administrators, students, and government agencies in enhancing the quality of education in Nigeria. The Vice-Chancellor’s call for increased investment in education and the NANS President’s appeal for students to key into the NELFund scheme underscore the need for collective efforts to address the challenges facing the education sector.

AAU Ekpoma’s New Vice-Chancellor Assumes Duty

ambrose-alli-user — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:24:56 +0000

By Esosa Omorogbe

Professor Eunice Omonzejie has officially taken over as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma in a ceremony attended by principal officers, management, staff, and students.

In her inaugural address, Prof. Omonzejie thanked the Visitor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Pro-Chancellor, and Council members for the appointment. She attributed her appointment to “God’s doing and the collective efforts of members of staff and students to create a better university environment.”

Prof. Omonzejie urged staff to rededicate themselves to their duties, emphasizing that “growing this university is our collective responsibility.” She promised to provide fair, firm, and thorough leadership in the best interests of the university.

The immediate past Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Olowo Samuel, congratulated Prof. Omonzejie and assured her of his support for her growth-driven agenda.

With this transition, Prof. Omonzejie is poised to lead the university towards a brighter future, restoring its glory and advancing its growth.

BREAKING NEWS: AAU Ekpoma Gets New Vice Chancellor

ambrose-alli-user — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:17:40 +0000

By Nosa Ekhator

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Professor Eunice Eboserehimen Omonzejie as the Vice Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, effective immediately. The appointment comes after the Governor accepted the recommendation of the University’s Governing Council, which shortlisted three candidates for the position.

Professor Omonzejie, a renowned scholar of French and Francophone African Literatures, has served as a long-standing academic in the Department of Modern Languages at AAU. Her impressive academic credentials include co-editing notable works such as “French Language in Nigeria: Essays in Honour of UFTAN Pacesetters” and “Language Matters in Contemporary West Africa”. She has also authored “Women Novelists in Francophone Black Africa: Views, Reviews and Interviews”.

As President of the AAU Chapter of the National Association of Women Academics (NAWACS), Professor Omonzejie has championed mentoring, research, and advocacy for female academics and students. Her appointment is seen as a testament to her academic excellence, administrative experience, and commitment to the university’s growth.

The university community has welcomed the appointment, describing it as well-deserved. According to Otunba Mike Aladenika, Principal Assistant Registrar and Head of Information, Public Relations, and Protocol, “The appointment of Madam Vice-Chancellor could not have come at a better time, as the State Government, Governing Council, and Management are working together to move the University forward.”

Professor Omonzejie’s leadership will surely advance the university to the next level, and with this appointment, AAU Ekpoma now has a full complement of substantive principal officers.

BREAKING NEWS: AAU Ekpoma Appoints New Registrar

ambrose-alli-user — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:03:52 +0000

By Esosa Omorogbe

Mrs. Oluwayomi Omolegho Agbebaku has been appointed as the substantive Registrar of Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, according to a letter signed by the Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sunday Olowo Samuel on September 22, 2025.

The appointment letter, as disclosed by Otunba Mike Aladenika, Principal Assistant Registrar and Head of Information, Protocol, and Public Relations, states: “The Governing Council, at its 238th emergency meeting held on September 22, 2025, appointed you as the substantive University Registrar for a period of five years with effect from September 22, 2025.”

The appointment is in line with the University’s regulations and current practices in the Nigerian university system, as outlined in the University (Miscellaneous Provisions Decree, 1993 as amended).

Mrs. Agbebaku has since assumed duty as the new Registrar.

The Registrar serves as the Chief Administrative Officer, responsible for the day-to-day administration,as well as being the Secretary to the Council, Senate, Congregation, Convocation, and their committees.

AAU,Ekpoma Embarks on Security Enhancement Projects… We Are Making Progress, Says Otunba Aladenika

ambrose-alli-user — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:02:01 +0000

By Nosa Ekhator

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, has commenced construction work on a multipurpose car parking lot for students, marking a significant step in implementing the Governing Council’s approved security architecture.

Under the leadership of Prof. Sunday Olowo Samuel, the management team is driving this initiative to enhance the university’s security infrastructure.

The university’s decision to build a student parking lot follows a series of security concerns, including a gruesome murder and suspected activities of non-students driving into the campus.

In response, the management, led by Prof. Sunday Olowo Samuel, barred students’ driven vehicles from entering the campus, leading to traffic congestion and irregular parking at the gate which made the Governing Council to approve the construction of a student parking lot at the right-hand wing of the gate towards Iruekpen.

According to Otunba Mike Aladenika, Principal Assistant Registrar and Head of Information, Public Relations, and Protocol, “the parking lot is designed to allow students to drive in from the express road,

Park in a well-laid-out format,

Exit through a pedestrian gate into the campus, Access shuttle services or commercial vehicles to their departments and faculties.

The University is experiencing significant progress, according to Otunba Mike Aladenika, while

Speaking at an executive media chat in Benin City, highlighting several key developments which include but not limited to the fact that the council has made notable strides in stabilizing the institution since its appointment.

“The council’s committee, on appointments, has met to consider applications for the positions of University Registrar and substantive Vice-Chancellor, with reports expected to be presented to the general assembly for approval next week.

Otunba Mike Aladenika further said that “on September 24, 2025, the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria will induct our

89 medical graduates, a testament to the university’s growth and the state government’s commitment to its development.

The state government, through the Ministry of Education, has also facilitated the clearance of over 1,000 students with JAMB regularization issues, enabling them to participate in the NYSC program.

Otunba Aladenika emphasized that Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma is moving forward and poised to regain its lost glory, contrary to predictions of its decline. “The good news is that AAU is currently making progress and expected to rise to its former glory,” he said.

ADJUSTED SECOND SEMESTER ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR SECOND SEMESTER, 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION

ambrose-alli-user — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:59:02 +0000

The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Olowo Samuel has, on behalf of the Senate of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, approved the adjusted Academic Calander for Second Semester, 2024/2025 Academic Session as follow:

ADJUSTED SECOND SEMESTER ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION

Tuesday, 2nd September, 2025 – Students come into halls of residence

Wednesday, 3^rd September, 2025 – Second Semester Lecture Commences.

Monday, 6^th October, 2025 – Continuous Assessment for all Students.

Friday, 31st October, 2025 – Second Semester Lectures ends

Monday, 3^rd November, 2025 – Second Semester Examinations begin with GST and ENT courses.

Monday, 1^st December, 2025 – Second Semester Examinations ends

Monday, 29th December, 2025 – Faculty Board Examiners meet to consider results

Monday, 5th January, 2026 – Business Committee of Senate meet to consider results

Wednesday, 7th – Friday, 9^th – Meeting of Senate to consider January, 2026 results/end of academic session

Please, be guided accordingly.

Thank you.

(Sgd)

Ephraim Ikharehon Isiraojie, manupa

Acting Registrar.

AAU To Enjoy Uninterrupted Power Supply, As Okpebholo Approves 1.5 Megawatts Of Alternative Energy For Institution

ambrose-alli-user — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 22:54:25 +0000

Francis Onoiribholo

Vice Chancellor of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Professor Sunday Olowo Samuel, has declared that the institution would soon enjoy uninterrupted power supply, saying Governor Monday Okpebholo approved 1.5megawatts of alternative power for the institution.

Besides the 1.5 megawatts, according to the VC, the Tertiary Education Fund (TETFUND) has also approved construction of solar plants for the institution.

This is coming, just as the Vice Chancellor announced that the man found killed and dumped inside a bush in the institution was not a student of the University.

The AAU VC, who spoke at a press briefing in Ekpoma, said the incident made the institution to increase security presence and barred students from driving their cars into the campus.

According to him, investigation showed that the deceased was brought into the campus fromp0 Ubiaja while the suspects responsible for the killing have been arrested and transferred to the State CID.

Prof. Samuel told journalists that he had keyed into the institutiion’s founding fathers to restore its glory and make it a world class University.

He stated that the increased subvention of N500m enabled the university to address some of the financial backlog inherited from the previous administrations.

Among the financial backlog, he said, were prompt payment of salaries, pension and the implementation of the new minimum wage, reinstatement of those he termed
politically sacked staff and restoration of some staff’s name into the university’s payroll.

The VC also stated that the institution entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology (JLICT) and Mutual Commitment Company Limited for Student Exchange Programs such as undergraduate overseas study opportunities, Faculty Exchange Programs, Cross-training and capacity building for academic staff, amongst others.

He said, “This partnership is poised to transfer technology, enhance academic opportunities, and provide scholarships, among other mutual benefits. Its implementation is already being worked out by the Edo State Government.

“The prompt payment of salaries to staff and pensions to pensioners has been the hallmark of my administration. This also motivated my administration to immediately implement the new minimum wage of #70,000 as soon as it was approved by the Governing Council.

“Thousands of graduates faced blocked JAMB profiles or regularisation challenges, preventing them from participating in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

“Through divine intervention and the tireless efforts of key stakeholders, especially the people-oriented Governor of Edo State and the Honourable Commissioner for Education, these issues have now been fully resolved.

“Affected graduates can now proceed with NYSC mobilisation, while other related cases are being addressed seamlessly.

“All graduates will receive their certificates immediately after graduation. Additionally, long-standing issues with transcript applications have been addressed, and implementation is ongoing to ensure alumni satisfaction. This reform marks a turning point in the University’s commitment to excellent service delivery.”

“For the first time in its history, the University has resolved the issue of missing results, effective from the 2023/2024 session. Students could access their results in all registered courses before registering for the new session.

“This milestone was achieved through commendable staff cooperation and the unwavering support of University Management. Backlogs from previous sessions are also being actively resolved.

“The administration successfully facilitated the lifting of the TETFund ban previously placed on AAU, Ekpoma. This ban had deprived staff of access to funding for academic development.

“With the embargo lifted, staff can now benefit from sponsorship for conferences, capacity-building programmes, and research activities, restoring lost opportunities. Special appreciation to the Directorate of Academic Planning for the efforts in this regard.”

On the Progress on College of Medicine Issues, he said the significant strides have been made in resolving inherited challenges in the College of Medicine.

“This includes the successful swearing-in and Oath-taking Ceremony of Set 18 Medical Doctors (2020/2021 session), induction of 810 Nurses, and resolution of the MLS Students’ Indexing and Examination challenges caused by excess admissions.

“On NMCN Approval for Nursing Science Programme, the University recently secured the approval of the Nursing Council to commence admissions into the Nursing Science programme with a quota of 120 students in the 2024/2025 session.

“The final approval from the NUC is being awaited by the University. Management is committed to strictly maintaining the quota to avoid the mistakes of the past. The University is also awaiting final approval to resume admission into the Medicine and Surgery programme.

Speaking on the Promotion of Professors, Associate Professors and non-teaching staff, a major academic milestone, he said the University Management approved the promotion of 57 staff to Professor and 56 to Associate Professor.

“Also, this administration released the 2022, 2023 and 2024 promotions for all categories of staff (academic, non-teaching and junior). This development marks a renewed commitment to academic career progression and recognition of scholarly contributions”.

The Vice Chancellor also spoke on the Reinstatement of the politically sacked staff of the University.

According to him, “In line with the directives of the Executive Governor of Edo State, Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo, all politically sacked staff by the defunct Special Intervention Team (SIT) has been reinstated. This is a demonstration of our commitment to justice and the rule of law.

“Restoration of the removed staff’s name into the University’s payroll: Due to the controversial biometric exercise conducted by the defunct Special Intervention Team (SIT), a lot of staff have had their names removed from the University’s payroll.

“All staff members who were removed from the payroll due to the controversial biometric exercise conducted by the defunct Special Intervention Team (SIT) have been reinstated”.

On the Collaboration with International Institutions, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, said he attended the World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference in Tianjin, China, from 17th to 26th November 2024 with full sponsorship from the State Government.

“Nigeria was represented by three Universities in this world Conference, and Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, was among them” he said.

‘Okpebholo’s N500m monthly subvention revives AAU, clears salary backlogs’

ambrose-alli-user — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 22:46:55 +0000

Management of State-owned Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, says Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo’s approved N500 million monthly subvention has revived the institution, ending years of financial crisis and restoring stability.

The institution’s acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Samuel, made the remarks yesterday during a news conference.

According to him, the intervention represents a dramatic shift from the N41 million monthly allocation received under former Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration.

He described the previous “meagre allocation” as crippling, noting that it left the university unable to meet obligations between 2021 and 2024.

He said the drastic reduction from the N270 million provided under former Governor Adams Oshiomhole’s administration to just N41 million plunged the institution into salary arrears, pension delays and unrest.

“With Okpebholo’s N500 million monthly support, we have been able to promptly pay workers’ salaries, settle pension obligations, and implement the new N70,000 minimum wage.

“The labourer deserves his wages, and we are now living up to that principle,” he said.

Samuel further disclosed that all staff-members, who were politically sacked by the defunct Special Intervention Team (SIT), had been reinstated in line with the governor’s directives.

He said those wrongly delisted from the payroll during a controversial biometric exercise had also been returned.

The acting vice chancellor noted that renewed synergy with security agencies had curbed cultism and fostered peace within the university community.

He hailed Governor Okpebholo and the Governing Council, led by Chief Dan Orbih, for their policies, which were promoting institutional stability and inclusive governance.

Samuel, however, pledged continued support for the governor’s vision of rebuilding and repositioning the university into a world-class institution.

According to him, the present stability is laying the foundation for lasting growth and development