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Sam Maris University is a private university located in Supare Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria. Established in 2023, it is the first private university in the Akoko region.[1]
| Motto | Liberty, Truth and Knowledge |
|---|---|
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 15 May 2023 |
| Founder | Samuel Tomi Ologunorisa SAN |
| Chairman | Alhaji Ali Olanusi |
| Vice-Chancellor | Francis A. Gbore[2] |
| Location | , , 7°27′15″N 5°41′40″E / 7.45424°N 5.69448°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | National Universities Commission |
| Website | www |
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History
[edit]A Senior Advocate of Nigeria Tomi Ologunorisa SAN was the founder of Sam Maris university He’s hailed from Supare-Akoko, he serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees and the Visitor of the institution.[3] The university received provisional approval from the National Universities Commission following the the approval of Federal Executive Council.[4]
Campus
[edit]The university campus is located in Etioro-Afaa Road in Supare-Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area. In 2024, A former Ondo State Deputy Governor Ali Olanusi, who is an indigene of Supare-Akoko, announced plans to donate a 150-room hostel to the university campus in memory of his late wife.[5][6]
Gallery
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Lecture theatre at the Faculty of Law -
Exterior of Faculty of Law building -
Front view of the Faculty of Law
Academic
[edit]On 29 June 2023, the university rolled out its first admission processes, and on 28 February 2025, matriculated its first 270 students. The institution offers undergraduate programs across four faculties.[7][8][9][10]
The Faculty of Law:
| No. | Program. | Degree. | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Law. | LL.B | 4 years |
Faculty of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences:
| No. | Program | Degree | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Nursing Science | B.N.Sc. | 5 years |
| 3 | Public Health | B.Sc. | 4 years |
| 4 | Medical Laboratory science | B.MLS | 5 years |
Faculty of Computing & Environmental Sciences:
| No. | Program | Degree | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Architecture | B.Sc. | 5 years |
| 6 | Building | B.Sc. | 4 years |
| 7 | Computer Science | B.Sc. | 4 years |
| 8 | Environmental Management | B.Sc. | 4 years |
| 9 | Estate Management | B.Sc. | 4 years |
| 10 | Surveying & Geo-informatics | B.Sc. | 4 years |
| 11 | Urban & Regional Planning | B.Sc. | 4 years |
| 12 | Cyber Security | B.Sc. | 4 years |
| 13 | Information and communication Technology | B.Sc. | 4 years |
| 14 | Environmental Management. | B.Sc. | 4 years |
Faculty of Social & Management Sciences:
| No. | Program | Degree | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Accounting and finance | B.Sc. | 4 years |
| 16 | Criminology & Security Studies | B.Sc. | 4 years |
| 17 | Economics | B.Sc. | 4 years |
| 18 | Political Science | B.Sc. | 4 years |
| 19 | Mass Communication | B.Sc. | 4 years |
| 20 | Business | B.Sc. | 4 years |
| 21 | International Relations and Diplomacy | B.Sc. | 4 years |
| 22 | Entrepreneurship | B.Sc. | 4 years |
References
[edit]- ^ The Free Library. S.v. Newly licensed varsity, Sam Maris, takes off in Ondo, commences admission process.. thefreelibrary.com Retrieved Aug 01 2025.
- ^ "Again, Sam Maris Varsity VC, Prof. Gbore Bags SWYP Award". Independent Nigeria. 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ SAN Gets FG’s Nod for a New University (29 June 2023). thisdaylive.com. 29 July 2025.
- ^ Joseph Erunke (9 June 2023) 37 newly approved private universities get FG’s operational licences.. vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ Ex-Ondo Deputy Gov, Olanusi Lays Hostel Foundation at Sam Maris University.(30 November 2024). tracenewsmagazine.com. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ Ex-Ondo Deputy Gov, Olanusi Lays Hostel Foundation at Sam Maris University (30 November 2024) www.veracity.com.ng. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ Laolu Harolds (29 June 2023) Newly licensed varsity, Sam Maris, takes off in Ondo, commences admission process. tribuneonlineng.com. 29 July 2025.
- ^ Wilson Macaulay (28 February 2025) Sam Maris University Matriculates 270 Students, Awards Scholarships To Pioneers. independent.ng. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ Varsity rolls out admission process.(29 June 2023). thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ Steve Aya (11 March 2025) NUC, CLE Approve Sam Maris University Law Faculty as School Conducts Maiden Matriculation. thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 29 July 2025.