Fountain University
 Senate Building, Fountain University, Osogbo | |
| Motto | Knowledge, Faith and Leadership |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2007 |
| Founder | NASFAT |
Religious affiliation | Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) |
| Chancellor | Alh. Umaru Mutallab CON |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Olayinka Ramota Karim |
Academic staff | 178 |
| Students | 2147 |
| Location | , , |
| Colours | Green and Mint |
| Website | Official website |
Fountain University (FUO) is a private university in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria, established to provide education grounded in Islamic principles.[1][2]
Originally established as the University of Nasrul-lahi-li Fatih Society by the Nasrul-lahi-li Fatih (NASFAT) Society on May 17, 2007,[3] the university currently comprises five colleges: the College of Basic Medical and Health Sciences, the College of Natural and Applied Sciences, the College of Management and Social Sciences, the College of Law, and the College of Arts. Proposals for Colleges of Engineering and Education are under consideration. The university also hosts a School of Postgraduate Studies offering active programs for postgraduate diplomas, master's degrees, and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs.
History
[edit]The formation of Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society of Nigeria NASFAT — the proprietor of Fountain University — was originally focused on prayer meetings for the Muslim elites, with a view to creating opportunity for them to, interact with Islamic scholars.[4]
The desire of NASFAT to establish a university was borne out of its education policy and plan enunciated at its strategic retreat in Akodo, Lagos, in 2000.[5] From this beginning, the society started a systematic process which led to the hosting of an academic summit where an 18-person planning committee for the university emerged in January 2004.
Fountain University was granted an operational license as a Private University on May 17, 2007, by the federal government on the recommendations of the National Universities Commission. Following this achievement, a Fountain University strategic implementation committee was set up to serve as "in loco council" to actualize the birth of the university. This committee worked tirelessly to put in place the facilities for the university to take-off. The committee was dissolved in September 2007 upon the inauguration of the Governing Council led by Professor N.O. Adedipe. The first Governing Council completed its first four years in September 2011 after which it was reconstituted.
Administration
[edit]The current principal members of the university management are:
| Office | Holder |
|---|---|
| Chancellor | Alh. Umaru Mutallab CON[6] |
| Pro-Chancellor & Chairman Governing Council | Dr. Awa Ibraheem FCA |
| Chairman Board of Trustee | Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Olayinka Ramota Karim |
The university is made up of 28 academic departments organized into 5 Colleges, namely; Arts, Natural and Applied Sciences, Basic Medical Health Sciences, Management and Social Sciences, and Law. The University also has a School of Postgraduate Studies where all postgraduate education are coordinated.
Fountain University has 9 halls of residence that provide accommodation for about 90% of the population of students in the regular studies mode.Some of the popular halls in the university include Ishaq Oloyede Hostel, Yusuf Ali Hostel, Jubrila Ayinla Hall, Adegunwa Hostel, Nimbe Adedipe Hostel among others.
The university has sports facilities for staff and students on campus, as well as a guest house to accommodate researchers and guests of the University.
Colleges
[edit]Source:[7]
- College of Basic Medical and Health Sciences (COBMHES)
- College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CONAS)
- College of Management and Social Sciences (COMAS)
- College of Law (COLAW)
- College of Arts (COARTS)
- School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS)
Academic Centres
[edit]- Center for Research, Innovation and Technology[8]
- Centre for In-House Training and Development
- Centre for Entrepreneurial Development
- Centre for Professional Studies
- Centre for Linkages and Advancement
- Centre for Community Development.
Vice-Chancellors
[edit]The Vice-Chancellor is supported by two deputy vice-chancellors. Former and current persons who have fulfilled the position are:
- Professor Olayinka Ramota Karim - Mar. 2023 - till date[9]
- Professor Sanni, Olalekan Amidu - Mar. 2018 to Feb. 2023
- Professor Abdullateef Usman (Ag) - Dec. 2016 to Feb. 2018
- Professor Bashir Ademola Raji - Dec. 2012 to Nov. 2016
- Professor H.O.B Oloyede - Oct. 2007 to Dec. 2012
Gallery of Campus
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Evening View from Fountain University -
Senate Building, Fountain University. -
Lecture hall donated by Eti-osa branch of NASFAT -
School of Postgraduate Studies in Fountain University Osogbo -
Multipurpose hall in Fountain University Osogbo -
Digital Economy Center in Fountain University
References
[edit]- ^ "Fountain University". www.4icu.org. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
- ^ "Nigeria's 59 private universities …locations, Vice Chancellors names, websites, dates of establishment". Kukogho Iruesiri Samson. pulse.ng. 22 April 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
- ^ Anaekwe, Ikechukwu (August 27, 2023). "Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State". six33four. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ "History – Fountain University". fuo.edu.ng. Archived from the original on 2020-09-23. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
- ^ press_admin (2023-12-05). "History of Fountain University Osogbo". PressPayNg Blog. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ Ayodeji Ake, Thisday (January 24, 2020). "Mutallab Named Fountain University Chancellor". ThisDay Live. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ Website, Fountain University. "Fountain University | Colleges". Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ Fountain, University (August 24, 2021). "Centre for Research, Innovation and Technology".
- ^ Suleiman, Qosim (January 13, 2023). "Fountain University appoints first female vice-chancellor". Premium Times Nigeria.
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