List of States with the highest number of universities in Nigeria

Which State has the highest number of universities in Nigeria! According to data obtained from the National Universities Commission (NUC) website, Ogun State in South Western Nigeria has the highest number of universities in Nigeria.

Findings by The Abusites reveal that Ogun State has sixteen (16) accredited universities. This includes a Federal University, two (2) State Universities, and thirteen (13) private universities.

This is closely followed in second place by Delta State with thirteen (13) accredited universities which include two (2) federal universities, four (4) state universities, and eight (8) private universities.

In the 3rd position are Lagos and Osun states with eleven (11) universities each while Zamfara and Yobe states occupy the bottom position with two universities each.

The NUC is a parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Education with a mandate to approve all academic programs run in Nigerian universities.

It also has the mandate to grant approval for the establishment of all higher educational institutions offering degree programs in Nigerian, among others.

Below is a breakdown of States with the highest number of universities in Nigeria.

ABIA

1. Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike
2. Abia State University, Uturu
3. Gregory University, Uturu
4. Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State
5. Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State
6. Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State

ADAMAWA

1. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola
2. Adamawa State University Mubi
3. American University of Nigeria, Yola

AKWA IBOM

1. University of Uyo
2. Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State
3. Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden
4. Obong University, Obong Ntak
5. Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom
6. Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State

ANAMBRA

1. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
2. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
3. Madonna University, Okija
4. Paul University, Awka – Anambra State
5. Tansian University, Umunya
6. Legacy University, Okija Anambra State
7. Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra State

BAUCHI

1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
2. Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State
3. Bauchi State University, Gadau

BAYELSA

1. Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa
2. Niger Delta University Yenagoa
3. University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State
4. Bayelsa Medical University

BENUE

1. University of Agriculture, Makurdi
2. Federal University of Health Technology, Otukpo Benue State
3. Benue State University, Makurdi
4. University of Mkar, Mkar

BORNO

1. University of Maiduguri
2. Nigerian Army University Biu
3. Bornu State University, Maiduguri
4. Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno

CROSS RIVER

1. University of Calabar
2. Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar
3. Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross River State
4. Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State

DELTA

1. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
2. Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State
3. Delta State University Abraka
4. University of Delta, Agbor
5. Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro
6. Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba
7. Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo
8. Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University
9. Novena University, Ogume
10. Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State
11. Admiralty University, Ibusa Delta State
12. Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State
13. Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State

EBONYI

1. Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
2. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
3. King David Umahi University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State
4. Evangel University, Akaeze

EDO

1. University of Benin
2. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
3. Edo State University Uzairue
4. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
5. Igbinedion University Okada
6. Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa
7. Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State
8. Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State

EKITI

1. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
2. Ekiti State University
3. Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti State
4. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State

ENUGU

1. University of Nigeria, Nsukka
2. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu
3. Caritas University, Enugu
4. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State
5. Renaissance University, Enugu
6. Coal City University Enugu State

GOMBE STATE

1. Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
2. Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe
3. Gombe State University of Science and Technology
4. PEN Resource University, Gombe

IMO STATE

1. Federal University of Technology, Owerri
2. Imo State University, Owerri
3. Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State
4. University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo, Imo State
5. Hezekiah University, Umudi
6. Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo State
7. Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State

JIGAWA STATE

1. Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State
2. Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State
3. Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa
4. Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State

KADUNA STATE

1. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
2. Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna
3. Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna
4. Kaduna State University, Kaduna
5. Greenfield University, Kaduna
6. NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State

KANO STATE

1. Bayero University, Kano
2. Nigeria Police Academy Wudil
3. Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil
4. Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano
5. Skyline University, Kano
6. Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State
7. Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State
8. Capital City University, Kano State
9. Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano
10. Baba Ahmed University, Kano State

KATSINA STATE

1. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina
2. Federal University Of Transportation Daura
3. Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina
4. Al-Qalam University, Katsina

KEBBI STATE

1. Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
2. Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State
3. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero

KOGI STATE

1. Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State
2. Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba
3. Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi
4. Salem University, Lokoja

KWARA STATE

1. University of Ilorin
2. Kwara State University, Ilorin
3. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
4. Landmark University, Omu-Aran.
5. Summit University Offa
6. Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
7. Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State
8. Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State
9. University of Offa, Kwara State

LAGOS STATE

1. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos
2. University of Lagos
3. Lagos State University, Ojo
4. Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin
5. Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikorodu
6. Augustine University Epe
7. Caleb University, Lagos
8. Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
9. Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State
10. Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos
11. James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State

NASARAWA STATE

1. Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
2. Nasarawa State University Keffi
3. Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State
4. Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State

NIGER STATE

1. Federal University of Technology, Minna
2. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
3. Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State
4. Newgate University, MInna, Niger State

OGUN STATE

1. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
2. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
3. Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode
4. Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta
5. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
6. Bells University of Technology, Otta
7. Chrisland University, Abeokuta
8. Covenant University Ota
9. Crawford University Igbesa
10. Crescent University, Abeokua
11. Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun
12. Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
13. Mountain Top University Ibafo
14. Southwestern University, Oku Owa
15. Christopher University Mowe
16. Trinity University Ogun State

ONDO STATE

1. Federal University of Technology, Akure
2. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
3. Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa
4. Ondo State University of Medical Sciences
5. Achievers University, Owo
6. Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
7. Wesley University Ondo

OSUN STATE

1. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
2. Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State
3. Osun State University Osogbo
4. Adeleke University, Ede
5. Bowen University, Iwo
6. Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo
7. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
8. Kings University, Ode Omu
9. Redeemer’s University, Ede
10. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State
11. Westland University Iwo, Osun State

OYO STATE

1. University of Ibadan
2. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
3. Oyo State Technical University Ibadan
4. Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan
5. Lead City University, Ibadan
6. Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State
7. Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State
8. Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo
9. Atiba University Oyo

PLATEAU STATE

1. University of Jos
2. Plateau State University Bokkos
3. Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State
4. Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State

RIVERS STATE

1. University of Port-Harcourt
2. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni
3. Rivers State University
4. Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State
5. PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt

SOKOTO STATE

1. Usumanu Danfodiyo University
2. Sokoto State University
3. Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State
4. NorthWest University Sokoto State

TARABA STATE

1. Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
2. Taraba State University, Jalingo
3. Kwararafa University, Wukari

YOBE STATE

1. Federal University Gashua, Yobe
2. Yobe State University, Damaturu

ZAMFARA STATE

1. Federal University, Gusau Zamfara
2. Zamfara State University

FCT

1. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
2. African University of Science & Technology, Abuja
3. Baze University
4. Bingham University, New Karu
5. Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
6. Veritas University, Abuja
7. Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja
8. European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, FCT