Lead City University (LCU), established in 2005, is a private university in Ibadan, Nigeria, known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and community development. Academic Programmes at the Lead City University took off from the Jericho Campus of the University located within Ibadan City, with adequate human physical and material resources. The University utilises information technology via its own V-SAT and Local Area Network to enhance holistic education for social, economic, cultural development and self-reliance. Each student will be knowledgeable in management and information sciences. They will also compulsorily offer any of the professional programmes (ATS, ACII, ICAN, NIPR, NIMN, Microsoft Certificate etc.) or vocational training in Computer Repairs and Assembling, Printing, Media Technology, Fashion Design, Electronic Repairs, etc., on the campus. It is the belief of the University that graduates would prove themselves worthy men and women who are able to use their intellect as adeptly as they can apply their physique.
| Acronym | LCU |
| Nickname | LCU |
| Motto / Slogan | Knowledge for Self-reliance |
| Colour | Blue, Pink, White |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Location | Ibadan North, Oyo, Nigeria |
| Address | 8VGG+PJ8 Toll-Gate Area, Off Oba Otudeko Ave, Ibadan 200255, Oyo |
Lead City University's mission is to "contribute to the development of tertiary education in Nigeria by providing qualitative access to knowledge and training, with innovative and challenging teaching techniques that guarantee a balanced education,"
Lead City University's vision is to become a premier, urban-based university specializing in social sciences, law, applied sciences, and information and communication technology.
Lead City University's primary objectives focus on providing high-quality, balanced tertiary education in Nigeria, with a particular emphasis on Social Sciences, Law, Applied Sciences, and Information and Communication Technology. The university aims to be a center of excellence, utilizing innovative teaching techniques and offering specialized programs.
It is mandatory for all undergraduate students of Lead City University to register with and pass the examinations of at least one recognised Professional / Vocational trade body during the course of their studentship in the University. It is believed that the additional Professional / vocational qualifications shall enhance students' chances for job competition or self employment.
The school offers various programmes suitable for both the young adolescents and adult working class. It indeed recognises the need to accomodate the time constraints to individuals and therefore provides flexibility by allowing for a choice between part-time & full-time study schemes. Programmes are offered by specialized faculties in Social Sciences & Entrepreneurial Studies, Information Technology & Applied Sciences and Law.
At Lead City University, Students at all levels are expected to comply with the university dress code, exhibit satisfactory moral conduct and exemplary behaviour, provide service to the community and engage in sporting/extra-curricular activities.
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Phone : 08153318702, 08153318708
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Kabiru Aderemi Adeyemo Obtained a B.Sc. in Accounting and MBA in Management & Accounting from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, his master's degree in Peace & Conflict at the University of Ibadan. He holds Ph.D.s in Management & Accounting and Law from the University of Nigeria.[3] An esteemed educator, strategic analyst, entrepreneur, and mentor.He is the currently Vice Chancellor at Leads City University.[
Presently, she is conducting a research to extract and characterize polyphenolic oxidase from selected fruits and tubers. She has over forty publications both in local and international journals to her credit, two authored books and several chapters in books.
She has attended and presented papers in conferences and workshops in Nigeria and Internationally. Some of the awards she has received include:
His research areas of interest include systems automation, optimization and control with applications in renewable energy systems as well as biomedical measurement and instrumentation; and his works are well-published in these areas. He is a member of the International Biometric Society, the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, and Nigerian Society of Engineers. Dr. Emmanuel is currently the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. .
The University submitted its application to the National Universities Commission the year 2002. The Standing Committee on Private Universities (SCOPU) conducted the verification and the final assessment visits in August and September, 2003, respectively. At the end of the assessment visits, SCOPU reported that the profile of the Proprietor of Lead City University confirmed that it has the capacity and resources to establish a private university. Thereafter, t... read more
Though the charter of the University has City University, Ibadan as its name but due to several cases of mistaken identity and in order to avert corporate identity problem, the Board of Trustees and Council of the University had an extra-ordinary meeting on the 7th of March, 2005, and resolved to modify the name to read Lead City University, Ibadan. The change in name was subsequently communicated to the Federal Ministry of Education, the National Universities Commission, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and other stakeholders while all previous documents relating to City University, Ibadan remain valid.
