Tansian University
TanU
Front Gate Of Tansian University, Umunya
MottoScientia potestas et virtus meaning "Knowledge Is Power"
TypePrivate
Established17th May, 2009
ChancellorRev Msgr Prof John Bosco Akam (FCON)
Location
Umunya
,
Anambra State
,
Nigeria
Campus2 Campuses: Umunya Campus, Anambra State (Permanent) & Oba Campus, Anambra State (Satellite)
Websitewww.tansianuniversity.edu.ng

Tansian University (TANU) is located in Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State in Nigeria. It is a private Christian University. It started in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area as a temporary site, before the permanent site was set up in Umunya.[1] It was founded by Rev Msgr Prof John Bosco Akam.[2][3][4] Although, Tansian University is a Private University, the Anambra State government under Governor Peter Obi donated cash and vehicles for its infrastructural upgrade and development.[5] In 2021, Tansian University lost its Founder, Rev Msgr Prof John Akam to death.[6][7][8]

Mission

To foster the individual student's intellectual, personal, cultural, and ethical development; to build knowledge and restore the pride of the black man by way of a Human Development; Total Man Concept driven curriculum; employing innovative, leading edge; teaching and learning methods; research and professional services that encourage integrated, life-applicable, life-transforming education, relevant to the context of Science, Technology and Human Capacity Building.

Location and Founder

Tansian University (TANU) is located in Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State in Nigeria. It is a private Christian university. It was founded by Rev Prof John Bosco Akam.[2][3][4]

Faculties and courses

The list of courses offered in Tansian University include the following:[9]

Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences

Faculty of Management and Social Sciences

Faculty of Education

Faculty of Environmental Scientists

Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty of Law

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ Eche Nwaobasi. "Tansian Varsity, APGA BoT Member In Court Over Debt". independent.ng. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b Isaac Nnamdi Obasi (2008). Private Higher Education and Public Policy in Africa: A Contrasting Case of Nigeria and Botswana. Cuvillier Verlag. pp. 189–. ISBN 978-3-86727-821-8. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
  3. ^ a b Joel B. Babalola; Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (2007). Access, equity and quality in higher education. NAEAP. p. 103. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
  4. ^ a b "National Universities Commission". National Universities Commission,Nigeria. Archived from the original on 1 July 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
  5. ^ "Obi tackles infrastructural deficiency". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2014-02-12. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
  6. ^ "Tansian University loses founder, Akam". The Sun Nigeria. 2021-02-06. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
  7. ^ "Msgr John Bosco Akam's death, a sad development-Anambra Government -". The NEWS. 2021-02-08. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
  8. ^ "Commentary – Biography Of Very Rev. Monsignor Prof. Johnbosco Akam". Heartbeat Of The East. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
  9. ^ "Official List of Courses Offered in Tansian University (TANSIAN) - Myschool". myschool.ng. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  10. ^ "I Have Plenty Selling Points - Actress Luchy Donalds". Independent. December 4, 2019. Retrieved September 13, 2023.

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