McPherson University
Former names | LIFE University |
|---|---|
| Motto | To build a People of Excellence and Integrity for Service |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2012 |
| Chancellor | Dr. Mutiu Sunmonu |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Francis Igbasan |
| Students | About 5,000 |
| Location | Seriki-Sotayo , , |
| Campus | Urban, 302.210 acres (122.300 ha) |
| Newspaper | McU Echo |
| Nickname | McU |
| Website | Official website |
Established in 2012, McPherson University (McU) is named after the late Aimee Semple McPherson – the founder of Foursquare Gospel Church.
The university was licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) on Tuesday, 28 February 2012, as the 49th private University and 121st University in Nigeria.
The university is located on 122.3 hectares of land at Seriki-Sotayo, near Foursquare City, Ajebo. The site lies approximately within latitude 7º07N and 7º08N and longitude of 3º41N on elevation of between 82m to 109m.