ESTABLISHED FOR EXCELLENCE
About Christopher University
MISSION & VISION
Our Foundation & Vision
OUR MISSION
Mission
The mission of the Christopher University is to create a specialized institution committed to the pursuit of academic innovation, skill-based training and a tradition of excellence in teaching and research with private sector participation.
OUR VISION
Vision
The vision of the Christopher University is to become a national powerhouse in management education, preparing managers, scholars and entrepreneurs, to confront the challenge of managing men and material resources.
CORE VALUES
The Pillars of Our Community
EXCELLENCE
Setting the highest standards in teaching, research, and general conduct across all university operations.
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Instilling deep ethical values, moral responsibility, and transparency in both academic and social endeavours.
INTEGRITY
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INNOVATION
Pioneering creative solutions in science, management, and technology to address real-world business and social problems.
03
Fostering tight-knit partnerships, mentorship networks, and a deep sense of mutual respect among students, faculty, and alumni.
COMMUNITY
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EXCELLENCE
Setting the highest standards in teaching, research, and general conduct across all university operations.
01
INTEGRITY
Instilling deep ethical values, moral responsibility, and transparency in both academic and social endeavours.
02
INNOVATION
Pioneering creative solutions in science, management, and technology to address real-world business and social problems.
03
COMMUNITY
Fostering tight-knit partnerships, mentorship networks, and a deep sense of mutual respect among students, faculty, and alumni.
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OUR JOURNEY
Key Milestones in Our History
2015
Foundation & Charter
Christopher University was licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria as a private university on March 5, 2015.
2019
NUC Accreditation
Secured full National Universities Commission accreditation for our founding management & humanities programmes.
2023
First Convocation
Celebrated the graduation of our pioneer sets, recording outstanding academic success and corporate placements.
2026
Expanding Horizons
Inaugurated our brand new Schools of Allied Health Sciences and Law, establishing state-of-the-art incubation hubs.
WHO WE ARE
About Us
ABOUT CHRISTOPHER UNIVERSITY
The establishment of Christopher University was inspired by the need to bridge the gap between academia and industry. Its promoter, Translucent Management Services, had extensive experience building strong partnerships between the private sector and academic institutions, particularly in capacity building and management training.
This experience informed the vision of establishing a university with a strong emphasis on management sciences, industry collaboration, professional development, and practical learning. The University was conceived to develop programmes that respond to the current and emerging manpower needs of both the corporate and public sectors.
The establishment of Christopher University was also driven by the growing demand for quality university education in Nigeria and the need to expand access to higher education. Strategically located close to Lagos, Nigeria’s major commercial and industrial hub, the University seeks to prepare graduates with the knowledge, skills, competencies, and professional values required to excel in their chosen fields and contribute meaningfully to national and global development.
The University’s establishment was initially guided by a Planning and Implementation Committee (PIC) comprising individuals with diverse expertise and experience. Today, the governance and administration of the University are carried out through its established structures, including the Board of Trustees, Governing Council, and Management, under the oversight of the Chancellor, who also serves as the Visitor.
The establishment of Christopher University was inspired by the need to bridge the gap between academia and industry. Its promoter, Translucent Management Services, had extensive experience building strong partnerships between the private sector and academic institutions.
This experience informed the vision of establishing a university with a strong emphasis on management sciences, industry collaboration, professional development, and practical learning. The University was conceived to develop programmes that respond to the emerging manpower needs.
OUR WHY
Objectives
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Academic Excellence
To be a center of academic excellence, committed to the achievement of accelerated development, through research and human capital development;
2
Advancement Of Learning
To promote and advance learning by providing all persons, without discrimination based on race, creed, sex, religion, or political conviction, equal opportunities to pursue university education.
3
Societal Values
To foster sound moral values and ethical leadership, promoting excellence, success, national unity, and dedicated service to humanity.
4
Scholarship & Research
To promote scholarship and research while addressing Nigeria’s cultural, technological, social, and economic needs and contributing to global development.
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Facilities of Learning
To provide accessible learning opportunities and facilities for all qualified individuals.
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Growth
To pursue activities that uphold the highest standards of university education and advance the acquisition of knowledge.
ADMINISTRATION
University Administration & Leadership
University Leadership
Guided by experienced academic veterans and administrators committed to educational innovation and
excellence.
Prof. Ngozika Mbajiorgu
Vice-Chancellor
Mr. Aloysius Udeoke
Registrar
Mr. Chinedu Ezeh
Bursar
LEADERSHIP
Meet Our Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Ngozika Mbajiorgu
Vice-Chancellor, Christopher University
Prof. Ngozika Marian Mbajiorgu
Prof. Ngozika Maria Mbajiorgu is a distinguished Professor of Science Education, with specialisation in Biology Education, and the Vice-Chancellor of Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun State. She is the first female Vice-Chancellor of Christopher University and brings over two decades of experience in university teaching, research, academic planning, quality assurance, accreditation, and higher-education administration.
Prof. Mbajiorgu received her higher education at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), where she obtained her Ph.D. in Science Education. She was appointed a Professor in 2006. Her academic career has focused particularly on Science and Biology Education, with research interests in culture and science learning, educational quality, and effective approaches to science teaching and learning.
At Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), she served in several significant academic and administrative capacities, including Head of the Department of Science Education (2007–2010) and Director of Academic Planning (2015–2020). She also served as Director of the Institute of Education, ESUT, and chaired several important university committees.
Prof. Mbajiorgu is an experienced quality assurance and accreditation specialist. She received training in programme accreditation, particularly in Biology Education, as well as institutional accreditation. In 2021, she was certified by the Global University Network for Innovation–Africa (GUNi-Africa) and the African Quality Assurance Network (AfriQAN) as a Certified Accreditor for Programme and Institutional Accreditation.
Her professional experience extends beyond the university system. She has consulted for and collaborated with several international organisations and agencies, including the European Union, African Union, World Bank, Shanghai Ranking Institute, Royal Society of Chemistry, Higher Education Academy, and African Technology Policy Studies. Her scholarly work includes numerous publications and contributions to books on science education, including Handbook of Science Education: A Cognitive Science Approach.
As Vice-Chancellor of Christopher University, Prof. Mbajiorgu is committed to advancing academic excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, practical learning, and quality education. Her leadership vision is focused on positioning Christopher University as a leading institution in Nigeria and beyond while equipping students with the knowledge, skills, creativity, and entrepreneurial capacity required to make meaningful contributions to society.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
• Ph.D. in Science Education — University of Nigeria, Nsukka
• Professor of Science Education — Appointed 2006
• Certified Accreditor for Programme and Institutional Accreditation — GUNi-Africa/AfriQAN, 2021
• Training in Programme Accreditation (Biology Education)
• Training in Institutional Accreditation
• Specialisation: Science Education, with emphasis on Biology Education
• Over 10 years’ experience in Quality Assurance and Accreditation
Prof. Mbajiorgu is also a member of professional and academic bodies including the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) and the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), USA.
