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 | Sunday Olowo Samuel |
| 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, subsequently 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 (acting capacity) of the university is Prof Sunday Olowo Samuel. He was appointed on 8 February 2022 by the 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.