Tansian University

Tansian University
TanU
Front Gate Of Tansian University, Umunya
MottoScientia potestas et virtus meaning "Knowledge Is Power"
TypePrivate
Established17th May, 2009
ChancellorJohn Bosco Akam
Location
Umunya
,
Anambra State
,
Nigeria
Campus2 Campuses: Umunya Campus, Anambra State (Permanent) & Oba Campus, Anambra State (Satellite)
Websitewww.tansianuniversity.edu.ng

Tansian University (TANU) is located in Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State in Nigeria. It is a private Christian University. It started in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area in Anambra Central Senatorial district as a temporary site, before the permanent site was set up in Umunya.[1][2] It was founded by John Bosco Akam.[3][4][5] Although, Tansian University is a private university, the Anambra State government, under Governor Peter Obi, donated cash and vehicles for its infrastructural upgrade and development.[6] In 2021, the founder of Tansian University, John Akam, died.[7][8][9]

Mission

To foster the individual student's intellectual, personal, cultural, and ethical development; to build knowledge and restore the pride of the black man by way of a Human Development; Total Man Concept driven curriculum; employing innovative, leading edge; teaching and learning methods; research and professional services that encourage integrated, life-applicable, life-transforming education, relevant to the context of Science, Technology and Human Capacity Building.

Location and founder

Tansian University (TANU) is located in Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area in Anambra North Senatorial district, Anambra State in Nigeria.[10] It is a private Christian university. It was founded by John Bosco Akam.[3][4][5]

Governance

Tansian University is administered under a governance structure comprising the Board of Trustees, Governing Council, and University Management led by the Vice-Chancellor. The university also recognises a Visitor and Chancellor in line with its founding Catholic mission.[11]


  • Chancellor and Chairman of the Board of Trustees: Very Rev. Fr. Dr. ESC Obiorah, SAN, elected on 7 March 2025. Obiorah is a Catholic priest and legal practitioner who succeeded previous holders of the role in a governance election conducted by the Board of Trustees.[12]


  • Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council: Professor Ellis Idemobi, who assumed official leadership in December 2024, with installation formalised at the 13th Convocation in March 2025. He had initially served in an acting capacity from September 2024.[13]


  • Vice-Chancellor: Professor Eugene Okoye Nwadialor, serving since 2019. He leads the academic and administrative management of the university and oversees internal and external academic engagements.[14]


  • Registrar: Rev. Daniel Ikechukwu Igwilo, responsible for official records and governance documentation, and Secretary to the Governing Council and the Board of Trustees.[15]

Faculties and courses

The list of courses offered in Tansian University include the following:[16]

Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences

Faculty of Management and Social Sciences

Faculty of Education

  • (Special) Education
  • (Arts) Education
  • (Science) Education
  • Social Science and Vocational Education

Faculty of Environmental Scientists

Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty of Law

Notable alumni

References

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  2. ^ Eche Nwaobasi. "Tansian Varsity, APGA BoT Member In Court Over Debt". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  3. ^ a b Isaac Nnamdi Obasi (2008). Private Higher Education and Public Policy in Africa: A Contrasting Case of Nigeria and Botswana. Cuvillier Verlag. pp. 189–. ISBN 978-3-86727-821-8. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
  4. ^ a b Joel B. Babalola; Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (2007). Access, equity and quality in higher education. NAEAP. p. 103. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
  5. ^ a b "National Universities Commission". National Universities Commission,Nigeria. Archived from the original on 1 July 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
  6. ^ "Obi tackles infrastructural deficiency". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 2014-02-12. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
  7. ^ "Tansian University loses founder, Akam". The Sun Nigeria. 2021-02-06. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
  8. ^ "Msgr John Bosco Akam's death, a sad development-Anambra Government -". The NEWS. 2021-02-08. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
  9. ^ "Commentary – Biography Of Very Rev. Monsignor Prof. Johnbosco Akam". Heartbeat Of The East. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
  10. ^ "Anambra State – #myLGA". Retrieved 2026-02-09.
  11. ^ "Pro-Chancellor". Tansian University. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  12. ^ "Catholic priest, SAN, elected Tansian University BOT Chairman/Chancellor". Anambra Daily. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  13. ^ "13th Convocation: Tansian Varsity Graduates 414". Fides Media. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  14. ^ "Tansian University Profile". WHED. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  15. ^ "Catholic priest, SAN, elected Tansian University BOT Chairman/Chancellor". Anambra Daily. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  16. ^ "Official List of Courses Offered in Tansian University (TANSIAN) - Myschool". myschool.ng. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  17. ^ "I Have Plenty Selling Points - Actress Luchy Donalds". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. December 4, 2019. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  18. ^ "Ebere KALU | Senior Lecturer | PhD, FCIB, MNIM, ACIA, ACTI | University of Nigeria, Nsukka | UNN | Department of Banking and Finance | Research profile". ResearchGate. Archived from the original on 2025-08-31. Retrieved 2026-02-10.


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