ADMIRALTY UNIVERSITY IBUSA ESTABLISHMENT ACT
Act · Education
An Act establishes Admiralty University in Ibusa for maritime and defense education. It offers programs for students in naval studies and general academics. This promotes national security and academic excellence.
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing Admiralty University in Ibusa, Delta State, as a specialized institution affiliated with the Nigerian Navy for maritime, defense, and general academic education.
Who Does It Target?
Students seeking education in maritime studies, defense-related disciplines, engineering, and general academic programs.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Provide quality education with a focus on maritime and defense disciplines, support national security capacity building, and promote academic excellence.
Key Features
Maritime and Defense Focus: Specialized programs in maritime, naval, and defense-related disciplines General Academics: Also offers programs in sciences, engineering, and humanities Navy Affiliation: Institutional link to the Nigerian Navy
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Signed into law; university operational Coverage: Delta State and nationwide enrollment Funding: Federal Government appropriation and institutional revenue
How to Access
Admission through JAMB and the university's admission process.
Impact & Metrics
Strengthens Nigeria's maritime and defense education capacity.
Official Resources
Website: adun.edu.ng Contact: Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State
Legal Framework
Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The Admiralty University, Ibusa Act is the founding statute. Operates alongside the National Universities Commission (NUC) Act, the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, the Nigerian Navy Act, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act 2011. The NUC accreditation framework governs academic programme standards.