Ambrose Alli University
Ambrose Alli University Front view | |
Former names | Bendel State University, Edo State University |
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| Motto | Knowledge for Advancement |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1981 by Ambrose Folorunsho Alli |
Academic affiliation | National Universities Commission (NUC) |
| Vice-Chancellor | Eunice Omonzejie |
| Location | , , Nigeria 6°44′41″N 6°05′05″E / 6.7446°N 6.0846°E |
| Website | www |
Ambrose Alli University (AAU) is a state-owned university in Edo State, Nigeria. It was established in 1981 by the governor of Bendel State (now Edo and Delta States), Ambrose Folorunsho Alli. Initially known as Bendel State University, then later known as Edo State University, and finally changed to its present name in commemoration of Professor Ambrose Folorunsho Alli, AAU is accredited and recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The Ambrose Alli University Library houses the information resources for the institution.
The current vice-chancellor of the university is Prof. Eunice Eboserehimen Omonzejie. She took over from Prof Sunday Olowo Samuel, who was appointed on 8 February 2022 by the former Governor of Edo state, Godwin N. Obaseki.
The former vice-chancellor Ignatius A. Onimawo is credited for his unique deployment and application of information and communications technology (ICT) in every aspect of the day-to-day running of the institution.