Madonna University (Ihiala)
Madonna University is a private university in Nigeria.
Founded on 10 May 1999 in Okija, Anambra State, it was established by E.M.P. Edeh (Very Rev. Fr. Prof. E. M. P. Edeh (CSSP) (OFR)).[1] Edeh had founded Our Saviour Institute of Science and Technology in Enugu the previous year.[2]
The university offers various courses including Law, Management, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy and Engineering. The courses are accredited by the National Universities Commission, and the admission requirements are a minimum of 5 credits at no more than two sittings of the O-level schools Certificate Examination.
The Vice-Chancellor is Prof. Iwe Akubue who succeeded Late Prof. N.C. Azubuike. The science campus has a university teaching hospital which is located at Elele in Rivers State, a few kilometres away from its main campus at Okija, where its take off campus is also located.
Notable alumni
- Obinna Charles Okwelume author
- Tobechi Nneji On-Air Personality
Barr Rex Idaminabo "Entrepreneur " CEO African Achievers Awards
