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Motto | Integral Human Development |
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Type | Private |
Established | 2017 |
Religious affiliation | [ Catholic Church in Nigeria |
Chancellor | Arthur Eze |
Vice-Chancellor | PROF. FELIX UGWUOZOR [1] |
Director | DR. LEONARD CHIDI ILECHUKWU [2] |
Location | , , 6°26′16.71″N 7°30′26.77″E / 6.4379750°N 7.5074361°E 6°26′17″N 7°30′27″E / 6.4379761°N 7.5074357°E |
Campus | Urban, 130 acres (53 ha) |
Colours | blue and gold |
Nickname | Peace Land |
Mascot | White Dove |
Website | peacelanduni.edu.ng |
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The Peaceland University, commonly referred to as Peaceland Uni, is a private university located in Enugu, Enugu State, Eastern part of Nigeria [3] [4]. Founded and funded in 2017 by a Swiss woman - Well known by the name Mama Pia. Mama Pia visited Enugu Nigeria in 2008. During her stay in Enugu, she was overwhelmed by the crushing poverty in Nigeria, lack of opportunity and access of the Nigeria people especially the youths to quality education [5].
Mama Pia decided to support the development process in Nigeria through the provision of sustainable education. She went ahead and made a will donating all her life earnings to support education through Teacher Education in what use to be Peaceland College of Education [6] and today is Peaceland University, Enugu [7]. This was achieved through Pia and Alfred Meier-Knüsel Foundation in Switzerland
During the process of implementation of the then college project, it became clear that the available funds donated so far by Mama Pia will not be able to bring the college to the finish line. She approved that her private residence in Switzerland be sold and all the money accruing there from be transferred to Nigeria to continue construction work, purchase of equipment and furniture and finishing of the College. Through the Nigerian partner foundation FREDYPIA DEVELOPMENTAL AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION. [8]
The university has three group of Schools and Campuses:
MSP Enugu campus which serves as the main campus of the University has the following faculties listed below: [9]
In June 2023, Peaceland University appointed Arthur Eze as its first Pro-Chancellor], a position he gladly accepted. Eze is renowned as one of Nigeria's foremost philanthropists, known for supporting and undertaking ventures that positively impact human lives, bringing smiles to the faces of both the high and low in society. [14]
Category:Private universities of Nigeria Category:Buildings and structures in Enugu State Category:Arthur Eze Category:Academic libraries in Nigeria
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| ![]() |
Enugu | |
![]() | |
Motto | Integral Human Development |
---|---|
Type | Private |
Established | 2017 |
Religious affiliation | [ Catholic Church in Nigeria |
Chancellor | Arthur Eze |
Vice-Chancellor | PROF. FELIX UGWUOZOR [1] |
Director | DR. LEONARD CHIDI ILECHUKWU [2] |
Location | , , 6°26′16.71″N 7°30′26.77″E / 6.4379750°N 7.5074361°E 6°26′17″N 7°30′27″E / 6.4379761°N 7.5074357°E |
Campus | Urban, 130 acres (53 ha) |
Colours | blue and gold |
Nickname | Peace Land |
Mascot | White Dove |
Website | peacelanduni.edu.ng |
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The Peaceland University, commonly referred to as Peaceland Uni, is a private university located in Enugu, Enugu State, Eastern part of Nigeria [3] [4]. Founded and funded in 2017 by a Swiss woman - Well known by the name Mama Pia. Mama Pia visited Enugu Nigeria in 2008. During her stay in Enugu, she was overwhelmed by the crushing poverty in Nigeria, lack of opportunity and access of the Nigeria people especially the youths to quality education [5].
Mama Pia decided to support the development process in Nigeria through the provision of sustainable education. She went ahead and made a will donating all her life earnings to support education through Teacher Education in what use to be Peaceland College of Education [6] and today is Peaceland University, Enugu [7]. This was achieved through Pia and Alfred Meier-Knüsel Foundation in Switzerland
During the process of implementation of the then college project, it became clear that the available funds donated so far by Mama Pia will not be able to bring the college to the finish line. She approved that her private residence in Switzerland be sold and all the money accruing there from be transferred to Nigeria to continue construction work, purchase of equipment and furniture and finishing of the College. Through the Nigerian partner foundation FREDYPIA DEVELOPMENTAL AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION. [8]
The university has three group of Schools and Campuses:
MSP Enugu campus which serves as the main campus of the University has the following faculties listed below: [9]
In June 2023, Peaceland University appointed Arthur Eze as its first Pro-Chancellor], a position he gladly accepted. Eze is renowned as one of Nigeria's foremost philanthropists, known for supporting and undertaking ventures that positively impact human lives, bringing smiles to the faces of both the high and low in society. [14]
Category:Private universities of Nigeria Category:Buildings and structures in Enugu State Category:Arthur Eze Category:Academic libraries in Nigeria