Nnamdi Azikiwe University, commonly referred to as UNIZIK, is one of Nigeria’s prominent higher education institutions. Established to provide a comprehensive and advanced education to its students, here are top 10 interesting facts about UNIZIK
1. Nnamdi Azikiwe University was established in 1991.
2. It was named after Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, one of Nigeria’s foremost nationalists and the first President of Nigeria.
3. The university was initially a campus of the defunct Anambra State University of Technology (ASUTECH).
4. Upon its creation, it inherited ASUTECH’s faculties and buildings, providing a strong foundation for its development.
5. UNIZIK is located in Awka, the capital city of Anambra State, in southeastern Nigeria.
6. The university also has a satellite campus in Nnewi, which is known for its medical and health-related courses, and another campus in Agulu.
7. There are also other campuses of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. These include Agulu in Anaocha local government area and Ifite-Ogwuari in Ayamelum local government area in Anambra State.
8. Nnamdi Azikiwe University operates in the three Senatorial Districts in Anambra State, Nigeria having Awka campus, in Anambra Central Senatorial District, Nnewi in Anambra South Senatorial District and Ifite-Ogwuari in Anambra North Senatorial District, respectively.
9. UNIZIK has produced many notable alumni including Willie Obiano: Former Governor of Anambra State; Ifeanyi Ubah: Businessman and Senator; Yul Edochie: Renowned Nigerian actor and politician; Phyno: Popular Nigerian rapper and music producer, and many others.
10. The current vice chancellor of the university is Joseph Ikechebelu.
