Obong University — Organization Profile
Obong University is a private, faith-based university associated with the Churches of Christ, located in Obong Ntak, Etim Ekpo LGA, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The university describes its setting as a quiet country town that supports student life and focused academic work, and it positions its identity around Christian values and moral formation alongside degree study.
The institution’s history traces back to 1997, when it began as the African College of Management under the Raleigh Group of Institutions, and it later transitioned into a university in 2007 after receiving accreditation from Nigeria’s National Universities Commission (NUC). Obong University presents its purpose as transforming lives through education and developing graduates who are academically capable, morally grounded, and prepared to contribute to national and global development.
Obong University’s public materials emphasize Christian values and academic excellence, framing its academic work as preparation for both professional life and service. The university also describes a mission focused on intellectual curiosity and meaningful contributions to society, expressing a faith-informed approach to leadership development and character formation within its campus community.
Academically, the university highlights programs spanning multiple broad areas, including natural and applied sciences, arts and humanities, management sciences, and social sciences, along with pathways connected to continuing education. Obong University also notes an emphasis on technology-driven learning and a strong ICT orientation, reflected in its student portal and online university systems that support applications, records, and campus services.
Students and supporters can engage with Obong University through admissions and campus life touchpoints, including exploring academic offerings, applying through the university portal, and connecting with scholarship and tuition information. Alumni engagement is also presented through the university’s alumni page, and the university publishes news and events that reflect ongoing campus activities and program updates.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.obonguniversity.edu.ng/
- About: https://obonguniversity.edu.ng/about.html
- Academics (Overview): https://obonguniversity.edu.ng/academic.html
- Programs / Department Details: https://obonguniversity.edu.ng/department-details.html
- Admissions: https://www.obonguniversity.edu.ng/admission.html
- Student Portal: https://portals.obonguniversity.edu.ng/
- Administrative Structure: https://obonguniversity.edu.ng/faculty.html
- Research: https://obonguniversity.edu.ng/research.html
- Scholarships: https://obonguniversity.edu.ng/scholarship.html
- Alumni: https://obonguniversity.edu.ng/alumni.html
Contact Information
- Email: in**@*****************du.ng
- Email: ad********@*****************du.ng
- Phone: 0902-459-1614
- Phone: 0803-506-0178
- Mailing address: 1 University Way, Obong Ntak, Etim Ekpo LGA, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Socials
Leadership
- Professor Joseph John Andy — Pro-Chancellor
- Prof Emmanuel Umana — Vice Chancellor
- Emmanuel A. George Imeh — Registrar
- Mr. Thompson Obot — Bursar
- Mrs. Uduak George — Librarian
