Pan-Atlantic University

6°29′13.1″N 3°51′19.9″E / 6.486972°N 3.855528°E / 6.486972; 3.855528

Pan-Atlantic University

Former names	Pan-African University
Type	Private, Non-profit
Established	2002
Chairman	Henry Odein Ajumogobia
Vice-Chancellor	Enase Okonedo
Location	Lekki , Lagos State , Nigeria
Campus	Metropolitan Ibeju-Lekki Campus 100 hectares (250 acres) Ajah Campus 10 hectares (25 acres)
Colours	PAU Blue
Website	www.pau.edu.ng

Pan-Atlantic University is a private, non-profit educational institution in Lekki, Lagos State.

Administration

Vice-Chancellors


Vice-Chancellor	Tenure
Prof. Juan Manuel Elegido	2002–2021
Prof. Enase Okonedo^[1]	2022–present

History

Pan-Atlantic University was established in 2002 in Lagos, Nigeria. The institution evolved from the Lagos Business School, which had earlier been founded in 1991 to provide executive education and management training in Nigeria.^[2]

Over the years, the university expanded its academic structure with the creation of additional schools including the School of Media and Communication and the School of Science and Technology. In 2019, the university opened the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art, one of the largest private museums in Nigeria.^[3]

Timeline

The university had its origin as the Lagos Business School (LBS), established in 1991. The federal government approved the university as Pan-African University in 2002, and the LBS became its first school. The Ajah Campus was completed in 2003 and in 2010 work began on the Ibeju-Lekki campus.^[4]

In September 2011 the university launched the Virtual Museum of Modern Nigerian Art, a website created by Jess Castellote, a Spanish architect that includes over 400 works from 81 artists, including pioneering Nigerian artists such as Aina Onabolu and Bruce Onobrakpeya and emerging artists such as Richardson Ovbiebo and Babalola Lawson.^[5]

In July 2011 British Prime Minister David Cameron spoke at the Pan-Atlantic University in Lagos, discussing aid, trade and democracy. He spoke in favor of an African free trade area, and of increased trade with Britain.^[6]

In May 2013 its name was changed to Pan-Atlantic University, in order to avoid confusion with the Pan-African University of the African Union.^[7]

On 17 November 2014 the University launched its first ever undergraduate programmes in its new campus at Ibeju-Lekki.^[8]

On 19 October 2019 the Pan-Atlantic University's Art museum, Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art ^[9] officially opened to the public with two simultaneous inaugural exhibitions.^[10]

Notable alumni

References

^ "Pan-Atlantic University appoints Enase Okonedo as Vice-Chancellor". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
^ "History of Pan-Atlantic University". Pan-Atlantic University. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
^ "PAU History Timeline". Pan-Atlantic University. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
^ "First 20 Years". Pan-African University. Archived from the original on 11 November 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
^ Hazelann Williams (5 September 2011). "Nigerian Art Goes Live On The Web". The Voice. Archived from the original on 15 December 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
^ Matthew Barrett (19 July 2011). "David Cameron sets out his plan for aid, trade and democracy in Africa". ToryDiary. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
^ "Pan-African University Changes Name To Pan-Atlantic". Channels Incorporated Limited. 24 May 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
^ Atueyi, Ujunwa (21 January 2015). "Pan-Atlantic varsity admits 86 at maiden matriculation". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
^ http://museum.pau.edu.ng/ Pan-Atlantic University's Art museum
^ http://museum.pau.edu.ng/explore inaugural exhibitions

Lagos Metropolitan Area

State capital: Ikeja

LGAs

Island	Amuwo-Odofin Apapa Eti-Osa Lagos Island
Mainland	Ajeromi-Ifelodun Lagos Mainland Surulere
Suburban	Agege Alimosho Ifako-Ijaiye Ikeja Kosofe Mushin Ojo Oshodi-Isolo Shomolu

Education

See also: List of schools in Lagos

Economy

Trade & commerce	Companies Computer Village Markets Lagos Stock Exchange Yabacon Valley
Ports	Apapa Port Tin Can Island Port
Shopping malls	Palms Shopping Mall Adeniran Ogunsanya Shopping Mall Ikeja City Mall Silverbird Galleria Lagos City Mall

Healthcare

See also: List of hospitals in Lagos

History

Mass media

Newspapers	The Nation Business Day Newswatch Thisday Daily Times Business Hallmark Complete Sports Vanguard Next The Daily Independent
Television	Lagos Television Channels Television Galaxy Television (Nigeria) Africa Independent Television Nigerian Television Authority
Radio	88.9 FM 89.7 FM 91.3 FM 92.3 FM 93.7 FM 95.1 FM 96.5 FM 96.9 FM 97.3 FM 97.7 FM 98.1 FM 98.5FM 99.3 FM 99.9 FM 100.5 FM 101.5 FM 102.3 FM 103.1 FM 103.5 FM 105.1 FM 105.5 FM 107.5 FM

Notable areas and districts

Transportation

Tourist attractions

Events	Lagos Seafood Festival GTBank Food and Drink Lagos International Trade Fair Lagos Photo Festival Lagos Black Heritage Festival Lagos Carnival Eyo festival Lagos Fashion Week Felabration Lagos Marathon Lagos International Jazz Festival See also: List of festivals in Lagos
Landmarks	Ilojo Bar Nigerian National Museum National Arts Theatre National Gallery of Modern Art, Lagos Kalakuta Republic Ikoyi Cemetery Muson Centre Tafawa Balewa Square Tinubu Square Iga Idunganran Welcome to Lagos Unknown Soldier Lagos City Hall Federal Palace Hotel Shitta-Bey Mosque
Sports venues	Lagos National Stadium Onikan Stadium Teslim Balogun Stadium
Parks	Freedom Park
Buildings and structures	Carter Bridge Third Mainland Bridge Eko Bridge NECOM Union Bank See also: Architecture of Lagos

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