Salem University, Lokoja


Salem University, Lokoja is a privately owned university located in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. The institution was founded by Archbishop Sam Amaga, the motivator and president of Salem International Christian Center; the global international base of Foundation Faith Worldwide that was established by Sam Amaga Ministries International.

Governance

The university is governed by the board of trustees, the governing council and the university management staff.

Chancellor

The chancellor of the university, Archbishop Dr. Sam Amaga, is the chief executive officer of the university. He also serves as the chairman of the board of trustees.

Pro-chancellor

Dr. Chris Chimezie Sr. is the Pro-Chancellor of Salem University. He facilitates the decision-making and approval process in the University as well as the spiritual oversight of the university community. He also represents the interest of the proprietors on behalf of the Chancellor by providing visionary, spiritual and administrative oversight for the university through qualitative pursuit of her vision and mission while serving as the custodian of her culture and values.

Vice-chancellor

The current vice-chancellor is Professor Dorcas Omanyo Oluwade. She is a researcher in Entrepreneurship Management, a motivational speaker, career adviser, mentor to target groups, and a lecturer. She is an academic planner who believes that planning and programming serves as catalysts to fulfilling people’s destiny. She is dedicated to managing young people towards improved social living Prof. Dorcas Omanyo Oluwade believes in leadership through positive influence. She became the Vice Chancellor of Salem UNIVERSTY LOKOJA, Kogi State Nigeria in 2016.

Deputy vice chancellor

Associate Prof. Akubo Johnson Alewo is a Doctor of Sociology. He is the Dean of the College of Management and Social Sciences and also the current Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Salem University Lokoja. The office provides both academic and administrative leadership support for the Vice Chancellor by ensuring excellent and harmonious discharge of responsibilities assigned to him.

Registrar

Attah Timothy Ojotu is an English Language graduate of Lagos State University Ojo, Lagos. He also holds an MBA in Organizational Leadership as well as Post Graduate Diplomas in Journalism and Practical Pastoral Ministry from the National Open University of Nigeria and Salem Pastoral and Management College respectively.

Other officers

Salem University academic programmes are run in three Colleges and each of these Colleges have Departments under them. The Colleges, Departments and programmes are as follow:

College of Information and Communication Technology

  1. B.Sc Computer Science
  2. B.Sc Information Technology

    College of Natural and Applied Sciences

  1. B.Sc Microbiology
  2. B.Sc Biology
  3. B.Sc Biotechnology
  1. B.Sc Biochemistry
  2. B.Sc Chemistry
  1. B.Sc Physics
  2. B.Sc Geology
  3. B.Sc Energy Studies
  1. B.Sc Mathematics
  2. B.Sc Statistics

    College of Management and Social Sciences (CMSS)

A. MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
  1. B.Sc Accounting
  2. B.Sc Banking and Finance
  3. B.Sc Actuarial Science
  1. B.Sc Business Administration
  2. B.Sc Marketing & Advertising
  3. B.Sc Office System Management
  1. B.Sc Economics
B. SOCIAL SCIENCES

  1. B.Sc Criminology and Penology

  1. B.Sc Peace and Development Studies
  2. B.Sc Gender and Women Studies

  1. B.Sc Regional Integration and Diplomacy

    School of Postgraduate Studies

Salem University is yet to begin postgraduate programmes.

Campus

The University is situated on its main and only campus in Jimgbe, Lokoja, where all its academic activities take place. All undergraduate students also reside here.

Sport

Sports as an extra curricular activity for staff and students is an essential part of the University experience. Included in the sports facilities are;
The Cafeteria houses two food vendors that cater for the meals of staff and students. It is located adjacent to the Halls of Residence and opposite the University Clinic. It has a main eating arena that can seat up to 500 people and three inner rooms that can seat up to 50 people each.

Chapel of Peace

COP handles the Transformational Academic Revolution. The Chapel of Peace is currently headed by the University's Chaplain, Pastor. Uche.