THE UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS DECREE, 1967
Decree · Education
Policy date: 1967-01-01
A Decree establishes the University of Lagos as a federal institution, defining its governance and academic structure. It targets students, staff, and university councils to provide quality education. This promotes higher learning in various fields.
THE UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS DECREE, 1967
What Is This Policy?
The foundational military decree establishing the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as a federal university, providing for its governance, academic mandate, and institutional structure — now enacted as the University of Lagos Act.
Who Does It Target?
Students and staff of the University of Lagos The University of Lagos Governing Council and Senate The National Universities Commission (NUC) Federal Ministry of Education
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Establish the University of Lagos as a comprehensive federal university providing high-quality education in law, medicine, business, sciences, and the humanities in Nigeria's commercial capital.
Key Features
University Establishment: Creates the University of Lagos as a federal university with legal personality. Governing Council: Establishes the Governing Council as the supreme governing body. Senate: Creates the Senate as the supreme academic authority. Location: Situates the university on its Akoka campus in Lagos with teaching hospital at Idi-Araba.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active — UNILAG is one of Nigeria's leading universities Coverage: Lagos State; national and international students Beneficiaries: University education; Lagos and national development Funding: Federal Government subvention; IGR
How to Access
Apply through JAMB UTME Meet minimum O'Level and JAMB score requirements Register and pay fees upon admission Application method: Apply through JAMB at https://www.jamb.gov.ng
Official Resources
Website: https://www.unilag.edu.ng Contact: University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Legal Framework
Promulgated under the decree-making powers of the Supreme Military Council as the founding instrument for the University of Lagos. Now enacted as the University of Lagos Act (Cap U11 LFN 2004). Operates alongside the National Universities Commission (NUC) Act, the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, and the Education (National Minimum Standards and Establishment of Institutions) Act. The NUC accreditation framework is the operative quality standard.