About MOAUM
The vision that points the University forward, the mission that drives it, the philosophy that shapes how it teaches, and the objectives set out in its founding law.
“To be the University of first choice in Nigeria, Africa and among the top 200 in the world.”
Knowledge for the Liberation of the People · Scientia Liberatio Populorum
A Centre of Excellence
“To be a Centre of Excellence in creating knowledge and developing a complete person who is capable of not only responding to the cultural, social, political and economic needs of the environment but also setting the agenda for change.”
“The philosophy of the University is to seek to mould the total being by developing the mind and imparting both theoretical and practical knowledge that encourage self reliance in the individual.”
As set out in the University's founding Edict
To encourage and promote the advancement of knowledge and to hold out to all persons — without discrimination of race, creed or political conviction — the opportunity of acquiring a university education.
To encourage the effective application of higher education to the needs of the State through research, extension and consultancy.
To provide ready access for Benue State citizens to higher education for self-reliance.
To promote, preserve and propagate the social and cultural heritage of the diverse peoples of the State.
To engage in any other activities of a developmental University of the highest standard.