History

The success of the James Hope College, the continued support of many stakeholders, the prodding of the National Universities Commission, the desire to take the vision of the James Hope Foundation to the highest level of education, and the need to train much needed human capital at the tertiary level so as to transform society have all combined in making the Foundation decide that it was time to establish James Hope University. With the decision of the Proprietor to establish the University, a Planning and Implementation Committee (PIC) made up of seasoned academicians and other experts was constituted to put together the take-off plans for the establishment of the University. The University obtained its operating license from the Federal Government of Nigeria through the NUC in 2021; its management is currently recruiting students to its inaugural postgraduate degree programs. James Hope University shall take advantage of the opportunity created by the Government for private Universities’ ownership in Nigeria to nurture an institution devoted and dedicated to service and excellence. Accordingly, the University shall ensure that it fully complies with the stipulations of the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS) established by the National Universities Commission (NUC), other national guidelines, and global best practices.