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6°26′17″N 7°30′27″E / 6.4379761°N 7.5074357°E / 6.4379761; 7.5074357
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Peaceland University
Enugu
MottoIntegral Human Development
Type Private
Established2017
Religious affiliation
[ Catholic Church in Nigeria
Chancellor Arthur Eze
Vice-ChancellorPROF. FELIX UGWUOZOR [1]
DirectorDR. LEONARD CHIDI ILECHUKWU [2]
Location, ,
6°26′16.71″N 7°30′26.77″E / 6.4379750°N 7.5074361°E / 6.4379750; 7.5074361 6°26′17″N 7°30′27″E / 6.4379761°N 7.5074357°E / 6.4379761; 7.5074357
CampusUrban, 130 acres (53 ha)
Colours   blue and gold
NicknamePeace Land
MascotWhite Dove
Website peacelanduni.edu.ng

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].

History

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]

Campuses and Peaceland Group of Schools

The university has three group of Schools and Campuses:

Faculties in Peaceland University Enugu

MSP Enugu campus which serves as the main campus of the University has the following faculties listed below: [9]

  • Faculty of Allied Health Sciences [10]
  • Faculty of Arts, Management and Social Sciences [11]
  • Faculty of Science and Computing [12]
  • Faculty of Education [13]

Chancellor

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]

References

  1. ^ "Professor Felix Ugwuozor". Google Scholar. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  2. ^ "leonard ilechukwu". Google Scholar. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  3. ^ "National Universities Commission". NUC. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Peaceland University Enugu Website". Peaceland University Enugu. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Pia and Alfred Meier-Knüsel Foundation". fundraiso. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Peaceland College of Education". Peaceland College of Education Enugu. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Pia and Alfred Meier-Knüsel Foundation". fundraiso. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  8. ^ "FREDYPIA DEVELOPMENTAL AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION". NG-Check. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  9. ^ "PeacelandUni". Peaceland University Enugu. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  10. ^ "Home". Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Peaceland University Enugu. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  11. ^ "Home". Faculty of Arts, Management and Social Sciences, Peaceland University Enugu. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  12. ^ "Home". Faculty of Science and Computing, Peaceland University Enugu. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  13. ^ "Home". Faculty of Science and Computing, Peaceland University Enugu. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  14. ^ "Peaceland University appoints Arthur Eze pro-chancellor". Guardian Nigeria. June 1, 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2024.

External links


Category:Private universities of Nigeria Category:Buildings and structures in Enugu State Category:Arthur Eze Category:Academic libraries in Nigeria


user+marvinno47+sandbox Latitude and Longitude:

6°26′17″N 7°30′27″E / 6.4379761°N 7.5074357°E / 6.4379761; 7.5074357
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Peaceland University
Enugu
MottoIntegral Human Development
Type Private
Established2017
Religious affiliation
[ Catholic Church in Nigeria
Chancellor Arthur Eze
Vice-ChancellorPROF. FELIX UGWUOZOR [1]
DirectorDR. LEONARD CHIDI ILECHUKWU [2]
Location, ,
6°26′16.71″N 7°30′26.77″E / 6.4379750°N 7.5074361°E / 6.4379750; 7.5074361 6°26′17″N 7°30′27″E / 6.4379761°N 7.5074357°E / 6.4379761; 7.5074357
CampusUrban, 130 acres (53 ha)
Colours   blue and gold
NicknamePeace Land
MascotWhite Dove
Website peacelanduni.edu.ng

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].

History

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]

Campuses and Peaceland Group of Schools

The university has three group of Schools and Campuses:

Faculties in Peaceland University Enugu

MSP Enugu campus which serves as the main campus of the University has the following faculties listed below: [9]

  • Faculty of Allied Health Sciences [10]
  • Faculty of Arts, Management and Social Sciences [11]
  • Faculty of Science and Computing [12]
  • Faculty of Education [13]

Chancellor

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]

References

  1. ^ "Professor Felix Ugwuozor". Google Scholar. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  2. ^ "leonard ilechukwu". Google Scholar. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  3. ^ "National Universities Commission". NUC. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Peaceland University Enugu Website". Peaceland University Enugu. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Pia and Alfred Meier-Knüsel Foundation". fundraiso. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Peaceland College of Education". Peaceland College of Education Enugu. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Pia and Alfred Meier-Knüsel Foundation". fundraiso. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  8. ^ "FREDYPIA DEVELOPMENTAL AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION". NG-Check. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  9. ^ "PeacelandUni". Peaceland University Enugu. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  10. ^ "Home". Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Peaceland University Enugu. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  11. ^ "Home". Faculty of Arts, Management and Social Sciences, Peaceland University Enugu. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  12. ^ "Home". Faculty of Science and Computing, Peaceland University Enugu. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  13. ^ "Home". Faculty of Science and Computing, Peaceland University Enugu. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  14. ^ "Peaceland University appoints Arthur Eze pro-chancellor". Guardian Nigeria. June 1, 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2024.

External links


Category:Private universities of Nigeria Category:Buildings and structures in Enugu State Category:Arthur Eze Category:Academic libraries in Nigeria


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