UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI ACT
Act · Education
An Act establishes the University of Maiduguri as a federal university focused on arid zone research and Islamic studies. It targets students, academic staff, and educational authorities. This provides university education tailored to northeastern Nigeria.
UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI ACT
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) in Borno State as a federal university, with particular strengths in arid zone research, Islamic studies, and development-focused disciplines.
Who Does It Target?
Students enrolled at UNIMAID, particularly from the North-East and Lake Chad basin region; academic and research staff focused on arid zone studies and Islamic sciences; the National Universities Commission (NUC); the Federal Ministry of Education; development organisations working on North-East reconstruction
Academic and administrative staff NUC Federal Ministry of Education
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Provide university education in northeastern Nigeria with research focus on arid zone development, agriculture, and sciences relevant to the region.
Key Features
University Establishment: Creates UNIMAID as a federal university. Arid Zone Research: UNIMAID has a Centre for Arid Zone Studies focusing on the semi-arid northeast. Islamic Studies: Strong programme in Islamic studies reflecting the region's heritage. Development Focus: Research oriented toward solving developmental challenges of the northeast.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active — UNIMAID fully operational despite security challenges Coverage: Borno State; national intake Beneficiaries: University students; northeastern Nigeria development Funding: Federal Government; IGR
How to Access
Apply through JAMB UTME Meet minimum requirements Register upon admission Application method: Apply through JAMB at https://www.jamb.gov.ng
Official Resources
Website: https://www.unimaid.edu.ng Contact: University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
Legal Framework
Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates under the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, the National Universities Commission Act Cap N81 LFN 2004, the Education (National Minimum Standards and Establishment of Institutions) Act, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act.