Legacy University Okija

Legacy University Okija
TypePrivate University
FounderDr. Leonard Nkameme
Vice-ChancellorProf. Iheonu Ezekiel
Location
Okija, Ihiala local government area
Websitehttps://legacyuniversity.edu.ng/

Legacy University Okija is a Private University located at Okija in Ihiala local government area of Anambra State. It is one of the private universities approved to operate in sustaining education and admission of students in Nigeria.[1] The university has a Federal Ministry of Education license to operate through the National Universities Commission (NUC) approval of universities.[2]

National Universities Commission (NUC) accreditations

In 2019, the university received accreditation in all its program. The report of the NUC accreditation on 10 December 2024 at Legacy university showed that Economics under the Social Science scored 92.00%. This earned it full accreditation status. Although the report stated that “the staff mix is not in conformity with the BMAS/CCMAS in two categories; the physical (books) Library is inadequate in currency of books and  Research and collaboration is available but not multidisciplinary.” However, the NUC panel advised the university to engage more professors, Readers, and Lecturers; to provide more current books for the library and to engage multidisciplinary approach research and collaboration."[3]

In another development, Legacy University was given a full National University Council (NUC) accreditation in all her programs.[4] The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ezekiel Ihionu while showing his satisfaction on the NUC report listed all the programs run by the university which include, Computer science, Information system, Information Technology, Biological Sciences, Industrial Mathematics, Medical Biochemistry, Micro Biology, Physics with Electronics, Pure and Industrial Chemistry. Others are Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Economics, English and Literary Studies, History and International Relations, Mass Communication, Marketing, Political Science, Public Administration and Sociology.[5]

Legacy University is in partnership with the ICT University and Louisiana University, United States. The collaboration enabled the strengthening of ICT in the University as well as the over 400,000 textbooks and journals which are accessible in the delivery of the institution.[6]

Academic activities

Legacy universities has performed some academic activities since its inception.

The University had its 4th matriculation ceremony for the 2019/2020 session with 70 students. During the ceremony, the Pro Chancellor Dr. Leonard Nkameme addressed the students, "challenging the matriculants to break limitations through hardwork in order to become world changers in their endeavors."[7] The university matriculated more than a hundred students in its 2024/2025 academic session.[8]

The 2023 matriculation marked the university's 7th matriculation ceremony at its Okija campus. The Pro-Chancellor, Dr. Nkameme stated that, "Legacy University was granted a permanent statutory licence by the Federal Ministry of Education through the National Universities Commission after a record time of three years of operation."[9]

In 2025 at the 9th matriculation ceremony of Legacy University, the Pro Chancellor Pro- Chancellor of the university,  Dr Leonard Nkamebe spoke on the bad road leading to the university.  He begged the Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo to create an access road to enable a conducive environment for the institutions and the students, therein.[10]

Management

The management of Legacy University include:

Founder and Pro Chancellor: Dr Leonard Nkameme.[11][12]

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Iheonu Ezekiel

Chairman of the Board of Management of the university: Sir Festus Onyima

Director of Academic Planning: Dr. Dickson

Dean of Students Affairs: Mrs Chinyere Ibe.[13]

Registrar: Rev. Fr. Basil Umunna.[14]

Faculties

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

• History

• English

• Literature in English

• Economics

• Political Science

• Sociology

Faculty of Management Sciences

• Accounting

• Banking and Finance

• Business Administration

• Public Administration

Faculty of Natural and Applied Science

• Botany

• Zoology

• Chemistry

• Computer Science

• Mathematics

• Physics

References

  1. ^ Sarafadeen Segun Salami and Kamoru Abidoye Tiamiyu (2019). "Enhancing Quality University Education for Sustainable Development in Nigeria: Private Sector Roles and Challenges". The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology. 20 (2): 187–195 – via researchgate.
  2. ^ danivert (2023-08-06). "Excitement as Legacy University holds 7th Matriculation ceremony". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  3. ^ "Accreditation Tech Report View | National Universities Commision". Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  4. ^ Rapheal (2022-05-26). "Legacy University Okija secures NUC full accreditation, to establish Law Faculty". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  5. ^ Rapheal (2022-05-26). "Legacy University Okija secures NUC full accreditation, to establish Law Faculty". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  6. ^ Rapheal (2020-12-07). "Excitement as Legacy University holds matriculation". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  7. ^ Nation, The (2020-11-20). "'NUC high standards nearly aborted my varsity establishment dream'". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  8. ^ Obidike, Chibuzo (2025-07-15). "Legacy University Okija Matriculates Over 400 Students For 2024/2025 Academic Session". ABS - Heartbeat Of The East. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  9. ^ danivert (2023-08-06). "Excitement as Legacy University holds 7th Matriculation ceremony". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  10. ^ danivert (2025-07-15). "Anambra: Legacy University, Okija sends SoS to Soludo over deplorable access roads". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  11. ^ Nation, The (2020-11-26). "'We were not deterred by NUC's high standards'". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  12. ^ sunnews (2020-11-26). "Study to conquer, Legacy University charges students at Matriculation". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  13. ^ Oboh (2022-07-18). "NUC gives full accreditation to 12 Legacy University courses". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  14. ^ Onyeka (2025-07-14). "How Plane Crash Nearly Killed the Vision for Legacy University Okija — Founder". Anambra people magazine. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
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